Question

The sum of the three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to the second is 2 : 3 and that of the second to the third is 5 : 8, then the second number is

Options

• 20

• 30

• 48

• 58

Answer 1

30
Explanation:
Let the three parts be A. B. C. Then,
A : B = 2 : 3
and B : C = 5 : 8
⇒ A : B : C = 10 : 15 : 24

⇒ B = `(98xx15/49)=30`