of 3 numbers , the third is 4 times the second and the second is two times the first . if their average is 165 , the smallest of the 3 numbers is :  Answers.
A) 18
B) 19
C) 45
D) 21
E) 22

Rationale: explanation : let first number be x . so , 2 nd no . = 2 x & 3 rd no . = 8 x . so , x + 2 x + 8 x = 165 × 3 = 495 11 x = 495 / 11 x = 495 / 11 hence , smallest number x = 45 answer : c
Answer: C