Question

The numbers are in the ratio $3:5$. If the sum of the numbers is $144$, then the largest number is

• A. $48$
• B. $54$
• C. $72$
• D. $90$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$90$

Ratio between two numbers $=3:5$
Sum of numbers $144$
Then larger number $=\frac{144}{3+5}\times 5$
$=\frac{144}{3+5}\times 5=90$