Question

If ratio of three numbers is 10 : 15 : 24 their sum is 196 find the smallest number

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the three numbers be 10x, 15x and 24x.

A.T.Q.

10x+15x+24x=196

49x=196

x=196/49=4

Now,

10x=10×4=40

15x=15×4=60

24x=24×4=96

Therefore, the smallest number is 40