Question

The ratio of water filled in 3 containers are in ratio 5 : 7 : 13. Find the quantity of water in each container

if a total of 125 litres of water is filled in three containers.

Answer 1

smallest container holds 25 litres

middle container holds 35 litres

largest container holds 65 litres

Explanation:

5x + 7x + 13x = 125

25x = 125

x = 5

5(5) = 25

5(7) = 35

5(13) = 65