The sum of three numbers is 164 . If the ratio between the first and second be 2 : 5 and that of between the second and third be 3 : 4 , then find the first number.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
I : II : III : Total
2 : 5
3 : 4
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6 : 15 : 20 : 41
41R = 164
1R = 4
1st Number = 6R = 6 × 4 = 24