Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1265
Question: The average weight of three brothers is 68 kg. If their weights are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5, the weight of the heaviest of the three brothers is
Options:
A) 85 kg
B) 70 kg
C) 90 kg
D) 82 kg
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Total weight of three persons $ =68\times 3=204 $
Ratio of weight of three person are $ 3:4:5. $
Weight of heaviest person $ =\frac{5}{(3+4+5)}\times 204 $
$ =\frac{5}{12}\times 204=5\times 17=85kg $