Three numbers are in the ratio 1/2 : 2/3 : 3/4. The difference between the greatest and the smallest number is 27. The smallest number is:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer is option 1 i.e. 54
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Ratio of 3 numbers a, b and c = 1/2 : 2/3 : 3/4 |
Converting the ratio: a : b : c = 6 : 8 : 9 Suppose a, b and c are 6x, 8x and 9x respectively; Given that (c – a) = 27 ⇒ (9x – 6x) = 27 ⇒ 3x = 27 ⇒ x = 9 Hence, smallest number = 9 × 6 = 54 |