Question

The amount ofmoney is in the ratio 8:3 if the first amount is 9.92 what is the second amount?

Answer 1

The second amount is 3.72

Explanation:

Given

`First : Second = 8 : 3`

`First = 9.92`

Required

Find Second

`First : Second = 8 : 3`

Substitute 9.92 for First

`9.92: Second = 8 : 3`

Express as fraction

`(Second)/(9.92) = (3)/(8)`

Multiply both sides by 9.92

`9.92 * (Second)/(9.92) = (3)/(8)*9.92`

`Second = (3)/(8)*9.92`

`Second = 3.72`