Question 382204
Tom and Jerry share out a certain sum of money in the ratio 5:4 respectively,
 Tom ends up with 275 $.
How much money was shared out??
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let x = total amt
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Tom's money is {{{5/9}}} of the total, therefore:
{{{5/9}}}x = 275
multiply both sides by 9
5x = 9*275
5x = 2475
x = {{{2475/5}}}
x = $495 total was shared out
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Check by finding Jerry's share: {{{4/9}}}*495 = 220
{{{275/220}}} = 1.25 which is {{{5/4}}}