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Question : The ratio of the two numbers is 3 : 8 and their sum is 88. What is the value of the smaller number?

Option 1: 11

Option 2: 36

Option 3: 64

Option 4: 24


Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: 24


Solution : Given,
The ratio of the two numbers is 3 : 8 and their sum is 88.
Let the two numbers be $3x$ and $8x$.
So, $3x + 8x = 88$
⇒ $11x = 88$
⇒ $x = 8$
$\therefore$ The smaller number = 3$\times$8 = 24
Hence, the correct answer is 24.

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