Multiple choice

If 64 is divided into three parts proportional to 2, 4 and 6, what will be the value of the smallest part?

  1. 16/3

  2. 11

  3. 32/3

  4. 5

  5. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Numbers proportional to 2, 4 and 6 are 2x, 4x and 6x, respectively. So, 2x + 4x + 6x = 64 Therefore, x = 16/3 = 5(1/3) Hence, the smallest part, i.e. 2x = 32/3 = 10(2/3) Hence, option (3) is correct.