Question

Find three numbers which are in ratio 5:6:7 such that the difference between the greatest and the least is 72

Answer 1

let the number be 5x , 6x , 7x

according to question

7x - 5x = 72

2x = 72

x = 72/2

x = 36

(a) 5x = 5×36=180

(b) 6x = 6×36=216

(c) 7x = 7×37=259