Three numbers are in the ratio 5 : 7 : 12. If the sum of the first and the third is greater than the second by 50. The sum of the three numbers is = ?
A. 125
B. 120
C. 95
D. 85
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Let the number are 5x, 7x and 12xAccording to the question,
⇒ 5x + 12x = 7x + 50
⇒ 17x - 7x = 50
⇒ 10x = 50
⇒ x = 5
Sum of all three numbers
= 5x + 7x + 12x
= 24x
= 24 × 5
=120
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