1. If z : ( z + 3 ) = 5 : 6, find the value of z/
2. A sum of money is divided into two portions in the ratio of 5 : 7. If the smaller portions is $1300, find the amount of the sum.
3. A post is painted in black and white in the ratio of 3 : 2. If the length of the white portions is 4 m,find the length of the post.