The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 4 and their sum is 420. The greater of the two numbers is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 240
In the ratio 3 : 4 the sum is split into \(3+4=7\) equal parts, and the greater number has 4 of them.
One part \(=\displaystyle\frac{420}{7}=60\)
Greater number \(=4\times60=240\) (the other is \(3\times60=180\))