Three numbers are in the ratio of 2:3 :5. If the sum of the largest and the smallest number is 9800, then what is the difference of the largest and the smallest number?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Ratio = 2 : 3 : 5
Sum of the largest and the smallest nos. = 9800
7R = 9800 ⇒ 1R = 1400
The difference b/w the largest and the smallest number = 3R = 3 x 1400 = 4200