Question

Divide 150 into three parts such that the second number is five-sixths the first and the third number is four-fifth the second

Answer 1

Answer:Let the 3 parts be a, b, and c

given:pat 1x

second part 5/6 of x is 5x/6

third part 4/50f second part

4/5 x 5x/6 =2x/3

sum of three parts is 150

x+5x/6+2x/3=150

6x+5x+4x =6 x 150

15x = 6 x 150  

x =6 x 150 /15

= 60

three parts of 150 are respectively  

The lengths are 60, 50, and 40

Answer 2

hoping it may help have a good sleep