document.write( "Question 1048425: The weights of A and B are in the ratio 6:4. The weights of B and C are in the ratio 6:5. If A,B and C weigh 160 kg in all,how much does each weighs? \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( " B/C = 6/5
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document.write( "5B = 6C
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document.write( "C = (5/6)B\r
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document.write( "Let x represent the constant of proportionality
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document.write( "6x + 4x + (10/3)x = 160kg
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document.write( "18x + 12x + 10x = 480
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document.write( "40x = 480
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document.write( "x = 12kg 
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document.write( "A: 72kg 
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document.write( "B: 48kg 
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document.write( "C: 40kg 
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document.write( "AND
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document.write( "sum = 160kg CHECKS!
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