Three numbers A, B and C are in the ratio 7: 2: 4. The sum of the three numbers is 104. What is the number C?

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Einat · Answer 1 · 2022-04-14T17:14:59+0000

Answer:

C = 32

Explanation:

The numbers are in the ratio 7 : 2 : 4 = 7x : 2x : 4x ( x is a multiplier ) , then

7x + 2x + 4x = 104

13x = 104 ( divide both sides by 13 )

x = 8

Thus C = 4x = 4 × 8 = 32