SOLUTION: Divide number 60 into three parts in a ratio of 2:3:5.

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Question 1077777: Divide number 60 into three parts in a ratio of 2:3:5.
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2x+%2B+3x+%2B+5x+=+60
10x+=+60
x+=+6
2x=12
3x=18
5x=30
three parts are:12,18, and 30 and they are in ratio 2:3:5