Question

Divide 72kg in a ratio of 1:3:5

Answer 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.