The ratio between two numbers is 3:4 and their sum is 420. The greater of two number is?

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Let the number be 3N and 4N. Then, 3N + 4N = 420 ⇒ 7N = 420 ⇒ N = 60 ∴ Greater number = 4 x 60 = 240

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