A certain sum of money is divided between A and B in the ratio 7/2:11/2.If B gets 180 more than A, then find B's share

 A certain sum of money is divided between A and B in the ratio 7/2:11/2.If B gets 180 more than A, then find B's share

Answer:

      Let the share of 'B' be x
Then, the share of A=(x+180)

The equation can be written as
7/11 = (x+180)/x
7x= 11x -1980
1980=11x-7x
Or, 4x=1980
=>x=1980/4 =495

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