Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Ratio and Proportion · hard
Ella and Mila share some money in the ratio 9 : 4. Ella receives ₱21,200 more than Mila. How much money was shared?
- ₱38,160
- ₱42,400
- ₱55,120
- ₱275,600
Answer
C. ₱55,120
Solution
The difference of 5 part(s) is ₱21,200, so one part = ₱4,240. Total = 13 × ₱4,240 = ₱55,120.
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