Some marbles are divided between two brothers, Lipu and Tipu in a ratio of 15:8 and the difference in the number of marbles they get is How many marbles did Tipu get?

Some marbles are divided between two brothers, Lipu and Tipu in a ratio of 15:8 and the difference in the number of marbles they get is How many marbles did Tipu get?

A 14

B 0.5

C 10

D 16

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

15x:8x

and,

15x - 8x = 14

or, 7x = 14

or, x = 2

Tipu get = 8x = 8*2 = 16 marbels