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The ratio of two numbers is 3:4 and sum of these two numbers is 420, then greater numbers is
  1. 175
  2. 200
  3. 240
  4. 315

A
175
B
240
C
200
D
315
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The correct option is C 240
Given ratio between two number as 3:4
Let the numbers be 3x,4x
According to question
3x+4x=420
7x=420
x=60
Hence the greatest number is 4(60)=240

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