📢 Too many exams? Don’t know which one suits you best? Book Your Free Expert 👉 call Now!


    Question

    The numbers are in the ratio 7:10:12. If (sum of

    smallest and largest) exceeds (sum of smallest and middle) by 30, find the largest number.
    A 155 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 180 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 170 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 163 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the three numbers be 7x, 10x and 12x respectively. ATQ, (7x + 12x) – (7x + 10x) = 30 Or, 2x = 30 So, x = 15 Therefore, largest number = 12x = 12 × 15 = 180

    Practice Next

    Relevant for Exams:

    ask-question