Correct Answer - Option 3 : 112
Given:
Ratio between two numbers = 7 : 16
Second number = 256
Formula Used:
Ratio of two quantity = quantity 1 / quantity 2
Calculation:
The numbers are in the ratio 7 : 16
⇒ 7/16 = First number/Second number
⇒ 7/16 = First number/256
⇒ 7 × 256 = 16 (First number)
⇒ First number = 16 × 7
⇒ First number = 112
∴ The First number is 112