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?

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

$\Rightarrow$ x = $\frac{2025}{9}$ = 225

$∴$ 5x = 5 $\times$ 225 = 1125 litres

The smallest one can hold 1125 litres of oil.

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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?

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.

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?

The correct option is C
1125 litres

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

Given that : 9x = 2025

$\Rightarrow$ x = $\frac{2025}{9}$ = 225

$∴$ 5x = 5 $\times$ 225 = 1125 litres

The smallest one can hold 1125 litres of oil.