Ok now that i understand the question better i say it is D
The equation of an ellipse is x²/a² + y²/b² =1
a being the distance between the center & x intercept =7
b being the distance between the center & y intercept =5
Hence the equation of this ellipse is:
x²/49 + y²/25 =1
Add together your portions 1 + 3 + 5 = 9
divide 72 by 9 = 8
Each portion is multiplied by 8
1 x 8 = 8
3 x 8 = 24
5 x 8 = 40
Your portions are 8kg:24kg:40kg
Is this correct? Add 8 + 24 + 40. Do they equal 72? yes. Your portions are correct.
