2 years ago

The sum of three numbers which are in tne ratio 2:5:7 is 28 Then the smallest number is --

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Alex787 [66]2 years ago

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The smallest number would be 4

the three numbers would be 4, 10, and 14, which would have a sum of 28

BartSMP [9]2 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 2x,5x and 7x respectively.

2x+5x+7x=28

14x=28

x=28/14=2

Therefore the numbers are 2(2)=4,5(2)=10 and 7(2)=14

The smallest number is 4

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