Question

    The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 8. If the sum of both the numbers is 220, then what is the smaller number among both the numbers?

    A 120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 220 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the smallest and largest number be 3x and 8x  According to the question,  we have 3x + 8x = 220 ⇒ 11x = 220 ⇒ x = 20  Now, The smallest number = 3x ⇒ 3 × 20 ⇒ 60  ∴ The smallest number is 60.

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