Jambmaths question:
The sum of the ages of Musa and Lawal is 28 years. After sharing a certain sum of money in the ratio of their ages, Musa get N600 and Lawal N800. How is old is Lawal?
Option A:
12years
Option B:
14years
Option C:
16years
Option D:
20years
Jamb Maths Solution:
$\begin{align} & \text{Let the ages of Musa and Lawal be }x\text{ and }y \\ & x+y=28\text{ (sum of their ages)} \\ & \text{Total amount of money shared}=N600+N800=N1400 \\ & \text{Sharing Ratio} \\ & \frac{x}{28}\times 1400=600\text{ (Musa Share)} \\ & x=\frac{28\times 600}{1400}=12 \\ & \text{Musa }\!\!'\!\!\text{ s age }=12\text{ years old} \\ & \frac{y}{28}\times 1400=800\text{ (Lawal share)} \\ & y=\frac{800\times 28}{1400}=16 \\ & \text{Lawal }\!\!'\!\!\text{ s age }=16\text{ years old} \\\end{align}$
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