Three numbers are in the ratio . The difference between the smallest and the greatest numbers is 12. Find the number which is NEITHER the smallest NOR the greatest.

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  1. 96
  2. 108
  3. 100
  4. 104

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Option 3 : 100
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Given

Three numbers are in the ratio .

Calculation

⇒ 4/5 × 12 = 9.6

⇒ 5/6 × 12 = 10

⇒ 9/10 × 12 = 10.8

The three numbers are in the ratio = 9.6:10:10.8

Let the numbers be 9.6x, 10x, and 10.8x.

⇒ 10.8x - 9.6x = 12

⇒ 1.2x = 12

⇒ x = 10

The numbers are 96, 100 and 108

The number which is NEITHER the smallest NOR the greatest is 100.

Alternate Method

Calculation:

LCM of 5, 6 and 10 is 30.

">4/5 ×  30 = 24

">5/6 ×  30 = 25

">9/10 ×  30 = 27

⇒ A ∶ B ∶ C = 24x ∶ 25x ∶ 27x

According to the question 

⇒ 27x - 24x = 12

⇒ 3x = 12

⇒ x = 4

First number = 24x = 24 × 4 = 96

Second number = 25x = 25 × 4 = 100

Third number = 27x = 27 × 4 = 108

The correct option is 3 i.e. 100 

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