Ratio of 3 positive numbers x, y and z is 2:3:4 and the ratio of 3 positive numbers p, q and r is 1:

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Ratio of 3 positive numbers x, y and z is 2:3:4 and the ratio of 3 positive numbers p, q and r is 1:2:3. By using these 2 ratios a new ratio is formed as 13:j:31. j will be

OPtion

1) 14
2) 15
3) 16
4) 18
5) 20
6) 22
7) 24
8) 25
9) 28
10) none of these

Solution

the new ratio is obtained by 4F+5S
so first number of the new ratio = 4(2)+5(1) = 13
similarly others

Correct Option: 6 Best Solution (0)