Q21 of 90 Page 111

Divide 150 into three parts such that the second number is five - sixths the first and the third number is four - fifths the second.

Let the first part be x of 150


According to the question second part is


And the third part is


Adding all of them



Taking LCM of 6 and 30 = 30



⇒ 75x = 150 × 30



Second part =


Third part =


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