Question

A certain number is divided into three parts in the ratio 2:3:4 .if the largest part is 68, find the number and other parts

Answer 1

ratio = 2:3:4

$2 + 3 + 4 = 9 \\ \frac{4}{9} = 68 \\ total \: number = 68 \times \frac{9}{4} = 153 \\ \frac{2}{9} = 153 \times \frac{2}{9} = 34 \\ \frac{3}{9} = 153 \times \frac{3}{9} = 51$

The number = 153

2:3:4 = 34:51:68