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Three numbers are in the ratio $\frac{1}{4} : \frac{5}{9} : \frac{7}{12}.$The difference between the greatest and the smallest number is 180, Find the sum of all the three numbers. |
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750 |
Here, \(\frac{1}{4}\) : \(\frac{5}{9}\) : \(\frac{7}{12}\) ⇒ Taking LCM as 36, ⇒ 9 : 20 : 21 ⇒ Difference between the greatest and the smallest number = 180 ⇒ 21 - 9 = 12 units = 180 ⇒ 1 unit = 15. ⇒ Sum of all the three numbers = (9 + 20 + 21) x 15 = 50 x 15 = 750. |