Question

Three numbers are in the ratio 5 :3 : 2. If the sum of their squares is 5472, find the three numbers

Answer 1

60 36 24

Explanation:

5 3 2

25x +9x + 4x = 5472

38x = 5472

x = 144

25(144) = 3,600 9(144) = 1,296 4(144) = 576

60² = 3,600 36²= 1,296 24² = 576

3,600 + 1,296+576 = 5,472