SOLUTION: 1 three numbers are in the ratio 3 4 5 if the sum of the largest and the smallest equals the sum of the third and 52, find the number 2 the difference between two integer 9 a

Question 1052332: 1 three numbers are in the ratio 3 4 5 if the sum of the largest and the smallest equals the sum of the third and 52, find the number

2 the difference between two integer 9 and the ratio of these integers is 4:5. find these integers. solution
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi  

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

1) 3x + 5x = 4x + 52

4x = 52

x = 13

Numbers: 39, 52, 65

And...

39 + 65 = 52 + 52 CHECKS!

 

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