If three numbers are in the ratio of 1:3:5 and their sum is 10,800. Find the largest of the three numbers.
Ratio of three numbers is 1:3:5.
Let say, numbers are x,3x and 5x.
So,$$x+3x+5x=10800.$$
or,$$9x=10800$$
or,$$x=1200.$$
So, numbers are 1200,3600 and 6000.
So largest number is 6000.
C is correct choice.
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