Divide $5000 among X,Y in the ratio 2:8. How many $ that X get?
Choose the correct answer:
A) $ 1000 B) $ 1050 C) $ 1100 D) $ 1150 E) $ 1200

Rationale: sum of ratio terms = 2 + 8 = 10 x = 5000 * 2 / 10 = $ 1000 answer is a
Answer: A