Three numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6 : 9. The sum of its longest and smallest numbers equals the sum of the third number and 48. Find the third number?
Options:
A) A)30 B) B)75 C) C)48 D) D)46 E) E)63
Let the numbers be 5x, 6x, 9x.   Largest number = 9x.   Smallest number = 5x.   Third number = 6x.   9x + 5x = 6x + 48   8x = 48 =&gt;x=6   5x=30=&gt; third number is 48.   30nswer:30
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Three numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6 : 9. The sum of its longest and smallest numbers equals the sum of the third number and 48. Find the third number?