Out of three numbers, first number is twice of the second and thrice of the third number. If the average of the three numbers is 880, what is the smallest number?

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Answer: (D) 480

Explanation

First = 2 × second = 3 × third, so the numbers are in the ratio 6 : 3 : 2. Their sum = 3 × 880 = 2640, so one part = 240 and the smallest = 2 × 240 = 480.