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100 is divided into three parts in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. The smallest of the three parts is

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2

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20

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30

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10

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Solution

The correct option is B 20
$2 x + 3 x + 5 x = 100$
or $10 x = 100$
or $x = \frac{100}{10} = 10$
Smallest part, $2 x = 2 \times 10 = 20$

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