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The sum of three numbers is 252. If the first number is thrice the second and third number is two–third of the first, then the second number is
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- 41
- 21
- 42
- 84
Correct Option: C
Let second number = p.
∴ First number = 3p
| Third number = | × 3p = 2p | |
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According to the question,
3p + p + 2p = 252
⇒ 6p = 252
| ⇒ p = | = 42 | |
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