By Mansi Yadav

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If p: q: r = 1: 3: 4 and 2p + q + 3r = 51, find the value of r.

  1. 20

  2. 16

  3. 24

  4. 12

Answer: D

Solution

Solution: Let p = x, q = 3x, and r = 4x. Substituting, \(2x+3x+3(4x)=51\Rightarrow17x=51\Rightarrow x=3\). Therefore, \(r=4x=4\times3=12\). Trick: Express all three variables using a common multiplier of their ratio.

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