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a pile of sand has a weight of 90kg The sand is put into a small bag, a medium bag and a large bag in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 7 Work out the weight of sand in each bag

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Hi there!

To split 90 kilos in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 7 we must first realise that we have a total of 2 + 3 + 7 = 12 parts, in which we must split the total 90 kilos.

12 parts equal 90 kilo, and therefore
1 part equals 90 / 12 = 7.5 kilos.

1 part equals 90 / 12 = 7.5 kilos, and therefore
2 parts equal 7.5 × 2 = 15 kilos.

1 part equals 90 / 12 = 7.5 kilos, and therefore
3 parts equal 7.5 × 3 = 22.5 kilos.

1 part equals 90 / 12 = 7.5 kilos, and therefore
7 parts equal 7.5 × 7 = 52.5 kilos.

Hence, 90 kilos in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 7
gives 15 kg, 22.5 kg and 52.5 kg.

~ Hope this helps you!
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