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There are three sections A, B and C in class VIII of a school. The ratio of the number of students in A, B and C is ` 2 : 3 : 4`. The section which has neither the maximum number of students has a strength of 30. Find the total strength of the three sections.

A

63

B

81

C

72

D

90

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Let the number of students in A , B and C be 2x, 3x and 4x.
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