Divide 37 into two parts so that 5 times one part and 11 times the other are together 227.
15, 22
20, 17
25, 12
30, 7
Correct Option: D
If the first part be a, then second part = 37 – a. ∴ a × 5 + (37 – a) 11 = 227 ⇒ 5a + 407 – 11a = 227 ⇒ 6a = 407 – 227 = 180 ⇒ a = 30 ∴ Second part = 37 - 30 = 7
