There are three numbers in the ratio 3:5:7 and the sum of these numbers is 975. Find the three numbers.

A195, 325, 455 ✓ Correct

B325, 195, 455

C195, 310, 470

D205, 315, 455

Correct answer: (A) 195, 325, 455

Explanation

The three numbers are 195, 325 and 455.

The ratio 3:5:7 has 3 + 5 + 7 = 15 parts.

Each part = 975/15 = 65.

So the numbers are 3 x 65, 5 x 65, 7 x 65.

= 195, 325 and 455.

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