How much went for halberds?

Question

The defense budget was spent to halberds and other armor in the ratio of 2 to 19. If the total budget was 84,000 farthings, how much went for halberds?

Answer 1

X is the equal ration

 

2x + 19x = 84000

 

21x = 84000

 

x = 4000

 

halberds = 4000 * 2 = 8000

 

the rest of the defense funds is 19*4000 = 76000