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The capacities of three oil tankers are in the ratio 6 : 5 : 9. The biggest of them can hold 2025 litres.

How much can the smallest one hold?


A

1350 litres

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1255 litres

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1125 litres

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1075 litres

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Solution

The correct option is C

1125 litres


Let the capacities be 6x , 5x and 9x respectively

Given that : 9x = 2025

x = 20259 = 225

5x = 5 × 225 = 1125 litres

The smallest one can hold 1125 litres of oil.


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