The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 4 and their sum is 420. The greatest of the two numbers is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The ratio of two numbers = 3 : 4
and their sum = 420
Now according to the question,
3x + 4x = 420
7x = 420
x = 60
The greatest of the two numbers is = 4x = 4 × 60 = 240