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    Question

    The sum of three numbers is 144. If the ratio of

    smallest number to largest number is 1:8, and that of smallest number to second smallest number is 1:3, then find the largest number.
    A 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 88 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 96 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 104 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the smallest number be 'x' So, second smallest number = 3x And largest number = x × 8 = 8x ATQ: 3x + 8x + x = 144 Or,
    12x = 144 So,
    x = 12 So, largest number = 12 × 8 = 96

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