Question

Three numbers are in the ratio 2:3:4. What are the numbers if their sum is 72?

Answer 1

16:24:32

Explanation:

2+3+4 = 9

72÷9 = 8

One part of the ratio is therefore worth 8.

8 x 2 = 16

8 x 3 = 24

8 x 4 = 32

16:24:32

Answer 2

Explanation:

2N+3N+4N=9N

9N=72

N=72/9

N=8 ANS

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