Divide 42 in a ratio of 1:2:3

I guessed and check since it is a small number and found that 7+14+21 adds up 42 matching your ratio.

the ratio in which 42 should be divided is 1:2:3

the sum of the parts of the ratio is - 1 + 2 + 3 = 6

this means that there's a sum of 6 parts

so we need to find how much 1 part is equivalent to

if 6 parts are equivalent to 42

then 1 part is equivalent to - 42/6 = 7

so the ratio should be 1:2:3

1 part - 7

2 parts - 7 x 2 = 14

3 parts - 7 x 3 = 21

therefore 42 divided into 1:2:3 ratio is as follows

7 : 14 : 12