2005 PMWC Problems/Problem T2

Problem

Compute the sum of $a$, $b$, and $c$ given that $\dfrac{a}{2}=\dfrac{b}{3}=\dfrac{c}{5}$ and the product of $a$, $b$, and $c$ is $1920$.

Solution

$\dfrac{abc}{2*3*5}=64=\dfrac{a^3}{8}=\dfrac{b^3}{27}=\dfrac{c^3}{125}$


$a=8$


$b=12$


$c=20$


$a+b+c=\boxed{40}$

See also

2005 PMWC (Problems)
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Problem T1
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Problem T3
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