Question
Three numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. If their sum
is 200, what is the largest number?Solution
Sum of ratio parts = 2 + 3 + 5 = 10 Each part = 200 Γ· 10 = 20 Numbers = 2Γ20, 3Γ20, 5Γ20 = 40, 60, 100 Largest number = 100
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