Three fractions x, y and z are such that x > y > z. When the smallest of them is divided by the greatest, the result is 9/16, which exceeds y by 0.0625. If x + y + z = 
, then the value of x + z is ?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 ie 25/24.
x > y > z
z/x ⇒ 9/16 = y + 0.0625
z/x ⇒ 9/16 = y + (1/16)
y = 1/2
x + z = 25/24
As, x + y + z = 37/24
x + z = 37/24 - y
x + z = (37/24) - (12/20)
= 25/24