The ratio between two numbers is 7 : 16. If the second number is 256 then the first number is:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 112
Let the two numbers be 7x and 16x
⇒ 16x = 256
⇒ x = 16
⇒ 7x = 7(16) = 112