The ratio between two numbers is 3 : 4 and their sum is 420. What is the…
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The ratio between two numbers is 3 : 4 and their sum is 420. What is the greater of the two numbers?
Answer: D. 240 — Solution: 4 Since the 2 numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4, Hence, let these two numbers be 3m and 4m. We are given that 3m + 4m = 420 ⇒7m = 420 ⇒m = 420/7 ⇒m =…
- A.
175
- B.
315
- C.
200
- D.
240
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Correct answer: D
Solution: 4
Since the 2 numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4,
Hence, let these two numbers be 3m and 4m.
We are given that 3m + 4m = 420
⇒7m = 420
⇒m = 420/7
⇒m = 60
Now, larger number = 4m = 4 × 60
= 240
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