Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Ratio and Proportion · hard
Hazel and Nina share some money in the ratio 7 : 4. Hazel receives ₱9,570 more than Nina. How much money was shared?
- ₱22,330
- ₱19,140
- ₱105,270
- ₱35,090
Answer
D. ₱35,090
Solution
The difference of 3 part(s) is ₱9,570, so one part = ₱3,190. Total = 11 × ₱3,190 = ₱35,090.
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