Correct option is D
Given:
The ratio of A:B:C = 5:4:3
C is 18 less than the sum of A and B
Solution:
Now numbers will be 5x, 4x, 3x
C = (A+B) − 18
3x = (5x+4x)-18
9x-3x = 18
6x = 18
x = 3
Value of B = 4x =4×3=12
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