Question

Three numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. The
sum of the largest and the smallest equals
the sum of the second and 62. The smallest
number is
al 20​

Answer 1

Given,

• Three numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5.
• The sum of the largest and the smallest equals the sum of the second and 62.

To Find,

• The Smallest Number.

Solution,

Let's,

The First Number = 3X

So,

The Second Number = 4X

So,

The Third Number = 5X

5X is largest number.

4X is second number.

3X is smallest number.

As Given,

→ Largest No. + Smallest No. = Second No. + 62

→ 5X + 3X = 4X + 62

→ 8X = 4X + 62

→ 8X - 4X = 62

→ 4X = 62

→ X = 62/4

→ X = 15.5

Required Answer,

3X is smallest number.

→ 3(15.5)

→ 46.5