Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
The ratio of three numbers is 2:3:4 and their sum is 108. Find the largest number.
A48
B36
C24
D60
✓ Correct Answer: A — 48
Total units = 2+3+4 = 9. 9 units = 108, so 1 unit = 12. Largest = 4 * 12 = 48.
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