Three numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. The sum of the largest and the smallest equals to the sum of the second number and 52. The smallest number is = ?
A. 20
B. 27
C. 39
D. 52
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
| A | : | B | : | C | |
| 3 | : | 4 | : | 5 | |
| Let | 3x | : | 4x | : | 5x |
A + C = 8x
According of the question,
8x = 4x + 52
4x = 52
x = 13
∴ Smallest number is = A
⇒ 13 × 3 = 39
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