How to "divide 56 in the ratio of 3:2:2"

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Here, we have to divide 56 in the ratio of 3:2:2

Let common factor of ratios be x

Then, ratios are  3x : 2x : 2x

So, 3x + 2x + 2x = 56

7x = 56

x = 56/7

x = 8

So, 3x = 3 × 8 = 24

2x = 2 × 8 = 16

2x = 2 × 8 = 16