Question 998638: A sum of $1925 is to be divided between two people in the ratio of 3 to 8. How much does each person receive? Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 3:8
their sum is 11
Divide 11 into $1925=175
You now have each part
3*$175=$525
8*$175=$1400
Total $1925
They receive $525 and $1400 respectively