Question

If you divide 42 by 3:2:1 how much would 3 people get shared

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the ratio be 3x : 2x : x.

Total part = 42

Hence, 3x + 2x + x = 42

6x = 42

x = 7

Therefore, part shared with first person = 21

Part shared with second person = 14

Part shared with third person = 7