Question

Jason wanted to place all 540 marbles in the 3 newly bought boxes. If he wants to

divide it in a ratio of 1:2:3, how many marbles would be in each box?


I really need your help please!!, thank you.

Answer 1

The first box will have 90 marbles, the second 180 and the third 270.

Explanation:

Division in a ratio of 1:2:3

1 + 2 + 3 = 6

So

The first box will have 1/6 of the marbles.

The second box will have 2/6 = 1/3 of the marbles

The third box will have 3/6 = 1/2 of the marbles.

First box:

One sixth, so:

(1/6)*540 = 540/6 = 90

Second box:

One third, so:

(1/3)*540 = 540/3 = 180

Third box:

One half, so:

(1/2)*540 = 540/2 = 270

The first box will have 90 marbles, the second 180 and the third 270.