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Three numbers are in the ratio 2:3:5. If their average is 100, what is the difference between the largest and the smallest number?

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is
90

Ratio Numbers Average Difference Calculation

Let the three numbers be $2x$, $3x$, and $5x$, based on the given ratio 2:3:5.

Average Calculation

The average of these three numbers is calculated as:

$ \text{Average} = \frac{2x + 3x + 5x}{3} $

We are given that the average is 100.

$ \frac{10x}{3} = 100 $

Solving for x

To find the value of $x$, we solve the equation:

$ 10x = 100 \times 3 $

$ 10x = 300 $

$ x = \frac{300}{10} $

$ x = 30 $

Finding the Numbers

Now, we find the actual numbers:

  • Smallest number: $2x = 2 \times 30 = 60$
  • Middle number: $3x = 3 \times 30 = 90$
  • Largest number: $5x = 5 \times 30 = 150$

Difference Calculation

The question asks for the difference between the largest and the smallest number.

$ \text{Difference} = \text{Largest Number} - \text{Smallest Number} $

$ \text{Difference} = 150 - 60 $

$ \text{Difference} = 90 $

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