Question

Divide 510 between x, y and z so that x gets 2∕3 of what y gets and y gets 1∕4 of what z gets. Find the share of each.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

X:Y=2:3

Y:Z=(1:4)×3

Y is common in both cases so ve hve to make Y equal in both cases

Here

X:Y:Z=2:3:12

TOTAL=17

17=510(given)

1=30

Share of X, Y and Z=30×2 3×30 12×30

60 90 360