Question

The length of the three ropes are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. If the difference between the longest and the shortest pieces of rope is 40 centimeters, find the total length of the 3 pieces of ropes.

Answer 1

Answer:

The numbers are 20,40 and 60

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be x, 2x and 3x

given,

3x-x=40

=>2x=40

=>x=20

Now,

x=20

2x=40

3x=60