Question

Given x:y:z = 7:2:5 and the value of

x - z =18. Find the value of x+y+z.
Diberi x:y:z = 7:2:5 dan nilai x - 2 =18.
Cari nilai bagi x+y+z
A 14
B. 126
C. 210
D. 232​

Answer 1

x + y + z = 123

Explanation:

x:y:z = 7:2:5

Let x = 7a, y = 2a, z = 5a

Since x - z = 18

Therefore,

7a - 5a = 18

2a + 18

a = 18/2

a = 9

7a = 7*9 = 63

2a = 2*9= 15

5a = 5*9 = 45

x + y + z = 63 + 15 + 45

x + y + z = 123