Question

A pile of sand has a weight of 76 kg.

The sand is put into a small bag, a medium bag and a large bag in the ratio 1:2:5.

Work out the weight of sand in each bag

Answer 1

1- 9.5kg

2- 19kg

5- 47.5kg

Explanation:

1+2+5= 8

76÷8= 9.5

9.5 ×1= 9.5

9.5× 2= 19

9.5× 5= 47.5