Question

If 76 is divided into four parts proportional to 7 : 5 : 3 : 4, then the smallest part is ___

Answer 1

Given ratio = 7:5:3:4

Sum of the ratio terms = 7 + 5 + 3 + 4 = 19

$\therefore$ Smallest part = $\frac{3}{19}\times$ 76 = 12