Monday, April 23, 2012

Question 6


6. Three numbers are in the ratio 2:5:8. If their sum is 60, find the smallest of the numbers.

A. 8
B. 4
C. 6
D. 12

Solution:

6 comments:

  1. bakit minultiply pa sa 2 sir?

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  2. Kasi 2X + 5X + 8X = 60. So yung smallest number is 2X. Kaya nung nakuha yung X, minultiply sa 2 para makuha yung 2X, which is the smallest number.

    Important: The question asked for the smallest number. Not X. :)

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