Question

a) Three numbers are in the ratio 5:6:7 and their sum is 144, Find the values of numbers.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be 5x ,6x and 7x

5x+6x+7x =144

18x =144

x =144/18

x =8

5x =5*8=40

6x =6*8=48

7x =7*8=56

Answer 2

Answer:

The numbers are 40 , 48 and 56 .

Step-by-step explanation:

Sum of the ratios = 5 + 6 + 7 = 18

So ,

• First number = 5/18 × 144 = 40
• Second number = 6/18 × 144 = 48
• Third number = 7/18 × 144 = 56