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Question : If $x:y=3:4$ and $y:z=3:4$ then $\frac{x+y+z}{3z}$ is equal to:

Option 1: $\frac{13}{27}$

Option 2: $\frac{1}{2}$

Option 3: $\frac{73}{84}$

Option 4: $\frac{37}{48}$


Team Careers360 3rd Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $\frac{37}{48}$


Solution : Given, $x:y=3:4$ and $y:z=3:4$
Now, $x:y=(3:4)×3=9:12$
and $y:z=(3:4)×4=12:16$
⇒ $x:y:z=9:12:16$
So, the value of $\frac{x+y+z}{3z} = \frac{9+12+16}{3×16}=\frac{37}{48}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{37}{48}$.

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