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If a, b, c are three positive integers such that a and b are in the ratio 3 : 4 while b and c are in the ratio 2:1, then which one of the following is a possible value of (a + b + c)?

Updated On: Sep 26, 2024
  • 201
  • 205
  • 207
  • 210
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The correct answer is (C):
a : b = 3 : 4 and b : c = 2 : 1
Multiplying the second ratio by 2, we have
a : b = 3 : 4
b : c = 4 : 2
Therefore, a : b : c = 3 : 4 : 2.
⇒ a = 3k, b = 4k, c = 2k.
Since a, b and c are positive integers, their sum should be 9k, a positive integer.
From the options, only choice (3), which is 207, is a multiple of 9.

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