if 304 is divided into three parts in the ratio 5:3:11 then what is the smallest part - Maths - Comparing Quantities

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if 304 is divided into three parts in the ratio 5:3:11 then what is
the smallest part

Manbar Singh · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,

Please find below the solution to the asked query:

Let the first part, second part and third part be 5x, 3x and 11x
Now, according to question,5x + 3x + 11x = 304⇒19x = 304⇒x = 30419 = 16Now, smallest part = 3x = 3 × 16 = 48

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