The share of A when Rs 25 are divided between A and B so that A gets Rs. 8 more than B is _________. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Solution:

Given, the share of A when Rs. 25 are divided between A and B so that A gets Rs. 8 more than B is ________.

We have to fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Let the share of B be Rs. x

According to the question,

Share of A = Rs.8 + x

Now, x + 8 + x = 25

2x + 8 = 25

On grouping of common terms,

2x = 25 - 8

2x = 17

x = 17/2

x = 8.5

Now, share of A = 8.5 + 8

= Rx. 16.5

Therefore, the share of A is Rs. 16.5

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 22

The share of A when Rs 25 are divided between A and B so that A gets Rs. 8 more than B is _________. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Summary:

The share of A when Rs 25 are divided between A and B so that A gets Rs. 8 more than B is Rs. 16.5

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