Answer:
- Sand in small bag = 2x = 2(7.5) = 15 kg
- Sand in medium bag = 3x = 3(7.5) = 22.5 kg
- Sand in a large bag = 7x = 7(7.5) = 52.5 kg
Explanation:
Total weight = 90 kg
As 90 kg has been distributed in 3 bags in the ratio 2:3:7
Let the small bag contains = 2x
Let the medium bag contains = 3x
Let the big bag contains = 7x
so the equation becomes
2x+3x+7x = 90
12x = 90
x = 90/12
x = 7.5
Thus,
- Sand in small bag = 2x = 2(7.5) = 15 kg
- Sand in medium bag = 3x = 3(7.5) = 22.5 kg
- Sand in a large bag = 7x = 7(7.5) = 52.5 kg
SOLUTION CHECK
15+22.5+52.5=90 kg