Question

Divide 9.6 kg in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5.

Answer 1

Sum of the terms of the ratio = 9 + 6 = 15

First number = 7/13 × 91 = 49.

Second number = 6/13 × 91 = 42.

Thus, the numbers are 49 and 42.

Answer 2

3x+4x+5x=9.6

12x=9.6

x=0.8

3x=3×0.8=2.4

4x=4×0.8=3.2

5x=5×0.8=4

Therefore it can be divide into 2.4, 3.2, 4