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    If three numbers are in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 8 and the smallest of these numbers is 42, find the largest of these numbers.
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    If three numbers are in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 8 and the smallest of these numbers is 42, find the largest of these numbers.

    A.

    104

    B.

    96

    C.

    120

    D.

    112

    Correct option is D

    Given:

    Ratio of three numbers = 4 : 3 : 8

    Smallest number = 42

    Solution:
    Smallest ratio term = 3

    x = 423=14\frac{42}{3} = 14

    Largest ratio term = 8

    Largest number= 8 × 14 = 112

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