Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Ratio and Proportion · hard
Liza and Mila share some money in the ratio 4 : 1. Liza receives ₱9,600 more than Mila. How much money was shared?
- ₱12,800
- ₱16,000
- ₱19,200
- ₱48,000
Answer
B. ₱16,000
Solution
The difference of 3 part(s) is ₱9,600, so one part = ₱3,200. Total = 5 × ₱3,200 = ₱16,000.
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