Question

Divide 72kg in a ratio of 1:3:5

Answer 1

Ratio 1:3:5
Sum = 1 + 3 + 5 = 9 total parts.
Dividing 72 kg.

for 1: = 1/9 * 72 = 8
for 3: = 3/9 * 72 = 24
for 5: = 5/9 * 72 = 40

So dividing 72kg into 1:3:5 = 8kg, 24kg, 72kg.