Question
Download Solution PDFThree numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5 : 7. The sum of the smallest and largest numbers is 44. What is the second smallest number?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven:
Let, the three numbers are A, B & C respectively.
A : B : C = 4 : 5 : 7
Smallest number + largest number = 44
Calculation:
A : B : C = 4 : 5 : 7
According to the question:
⇒ (7 + 4) units = 11 units = 44
⇒ 1 unit = 4
⇒ 5 units = 4 × 5 = 20
∴ The correct answer is 20.
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