💣 Q :27 Prep 1 Question Bank T1

An amount of \(960\) LE was divided between two people in the ratio \(3 : 5\).
Which of Noor and Maram followed the correct method of solution? Discuss.

Noor's Solution:

The first share = \(\frac{3}{5} \times 960\)

The second share = \(\frac{5}{3} \times 960\)

Maram's Solution:

The first share = \(\frac{3}{8} \times 960\)

The second share = \(\frac{5}{8} \times 960\)

Maram's solution is the right one. The correct approach is to:

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