Question : Three numbers are in the ratio 2 : 5 : 7. The sum of the smallest and largest number equals the sum of the second number and 16. What is the smallest number?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 8
Solution :
Let the given number be
According to the question,
⇒
⇒
⇒
Thus, the smallest number is
Hence, the correct answer is 8.