Question

    The numbers ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ are in the

    ratio 2:3:5. If the difference between the largest number ‘C’ and the smallest number ‘A’ is 393, what is the total sum of ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’?
    A 1440 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1310 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1280 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1670 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ be ‘2x’, ‘3x’ and ‘5x’, respectively. ATQ; 5x – 2x = 393 Or, 3x = 393 So, x = 131 Required sum = 2x + 3x + 5x = 10x = 10 × 131 = 1310 

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