The sum of three numbers is 123. If the ratio between the first and second number is 2 : 5 and that of between the second and third is 3 : 4,then find the difference between the second and third number.

The sum of three numbers is 123. If the ratio between the first and se

1.	The sum of three numbers is 123. If the ratio between the first and second number is 2 : 5 and that of between the second and third is 3 : 4,then find the difference between the second and third number.
Answer» The required numbers are 18, 45, 60 which add up to 123, with the ratio between the first and second number as2 : 5 and the ratio of second and thirdas3 : 4. The question is based on equationsolving and ratios.