Of the three numbers, second number is two times bigger than the first number and is also three ...
Of the three numbers, second number is two times bigger than the first number and is also three times bigger than the third number. If the average of the three numbers is 44, the largest number is
Answer/Solution
24
Steps/Work
Explanation :
Let 3rd number is x. Then, second number = 3x.
First number = 3x / 2
(x + 3x + 3x/2)/3 = 44 or (x+3x+3x/2)=44*3 or 11x/2 = 44*3 or x=24.
Answer : A
Let 3rd number is x. Then, second number = 3x.
First number = 3x / 2
(x + 3x + 3x/2)/3 = 44 or (x+3x+3x/2)=44*3 or 11x/2 = 44*3 or x=24.
Answer : A