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A certain weight (in kg) is divided into two parts such that 5 times the first part added to 11 times the second part makes 7 times the whole weight. The ratio of the first part to the second part is :

Solution

Correct Option: 3

Let parts be xx and yy; total = x+yx + y.

Given 5x+11y=7(x+y)=7x+7y5x + 11y = 7(x + y) = 7x + 7y.

Rearranging: 4y=2x4y = 2x, so x/y=2/1x/y = 2/1.

Ratio = 2 : 1.

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