Question

josh , James and John share sweets in ratio 1:2:4 . Josh has 9 sweets less than John . how many sweets does John have ?​

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

1:2:4

let josh=1x

james=2x

john=4x

josh has nine sweets less than john

4x-1x=9

3x=9

x=3

john's sweet=4x

4(3)=12