Ruwan and Dilan share Rs. 1,750 in the ratio . How much does Dilan get?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. Rs. 1,000

  1. Step 1: There are parts, so one part is .
  2. Step 2: Dilan gets .
Answer
Rs. 1,000.
Why not the others: Rs. 750 is what you get if you give the other person's share. Rs. 875 is what you get if you share equally. Rs. 1,250 is what you get if you use one part too many.

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