Three numbers in ratio $2:3:5$ have sum $40$. The numbers are

Three numbers in ratio $2:3:5$ have sum $40$. The numbers are
  1. $8, 12, 20$
  2. $10, 15, 25$
  3. $4, 6, 10$
  4. $5, 8, 12$

Solution

Let common factor $= k$. $2k + 3k + 5k = 10k = 40 \Rightarrow k = 4$. Numbers $= 8, 12, 20$.

Asked in: MH-SSC-9

Practice more Ratio and Proportion questions on Aicharya