Find the numbers which are in the ratio 3 : 2 : 4 such that the sum of the first and the second added to the difference of the third and the second is 21 ?
A). 12, 8, 16
B). 6, 4, 8
C). 9, 6, 24
D). 9, 6, 12
9, 6, 12
Let the numbers be a, b and c.
Given that a, b and c are in the ratio 3 : 2 : 4.
let, a = 3x, b = 2x and c = 4x
Given, (a+b) + (c - b) = 21
= > a + b + c - b = 21