The sum of three numbers is 98 If the ratio of the first to second is 2 3 and that of the second to ...........

Quantitative Aptitude ( CCS) Ratio, Proportion

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

Let the three parts be A, B, C. Then,
A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 5 : 8 =(5*3/5):(8*3/5)= 3:24/5
A : B : C = 2 : 3 : => = 10 : 15 : 24
B =15*98/49=30

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