Question

Five number are in the ratio 1:2:3:4:5 and the sum is 585.find the numbers​

Answer 1

39, 78, 117, 156 and 195.

Explanation:

If the lowest number is x then we can write the numbers as:

x, 2x, 3x, 4x and 5x, so:

x + 2x + 3x + 4x + 5x = 585

15x = 585

x = 39.

So the second number is 39 * 2 = 78

So all numbers are 39, 78, 117, 156 and 195.