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# The numbers x, y and z are in the ratio 3 to 4 to 5. What is the value

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The numbers $$x, y$$ and $$z$$ are in the ratio $$3$$ to $$4$$ to $$5$$. What is the value of $$x$$?

1) $$y = 16$$
2) The difference between $$y$$ and $$z$$ is $$4$$

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