Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Sum ratio parts

$2 + 19 = 21$

Step2: Find halberds' budget share

$\frac{2}{21} \times 84000$

Answer:

8000 farthings