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If three numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6 : 8 and their sum is 3800, then the greatest number will be:

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RRB NTPC 2024 Undergraduate CBT 1 Question Paper (29-Aug-2025) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

1600

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 1600.

According to the question

⇒ 5x + 6x + 8x = 3800

⇒ 19x = 3800

⇒ x = 200

The greatest number = 8x = 1600

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