Question

Divide 81 into 3 parts in the ratio 2 :3:4

Answer 1

Solution,

Let, the numbers be 2k, 3k and 4k.

According to question,

2k +3k +4k=81

or, 9k=81

or, k=9

Now,

first number=2k=2×9=18

second number=3k=3×9=27

third number=4k=4×9=36

Therefore, the numbers are 18,27and 36.