Question

Divide 42 in a ratio of 1:2:3

Answer 1

If you would like to divide 42 in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3, you can do this using the following two steps:

First, add the numbers: 1 + 2 + 3 = 6
Second, divide and multiply: 1 / 6 * 42 = 7
                                             2 / 6 * 42 = 14
                                             3 / 6 * 42 = 21

The result you are looking for is 7 : 14 : 21.

Answer 2

So when dividing by a ratio you add the ratio
so 1+2+3= 6
so 42/6= 7
7*1=7
7*2=14
7*3=21
so the ratio is
7:14:21