The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to second is – InterviewSolution

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1.	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:
Answer» Let the three parts be A, B, C. Then, A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 5 : 8 = 5 x 3 : 8 x 3 = 3 : 24 5 5 5 A : B : C = 2 : 3 : 24 = 10 : 15 : 24 5 B = 98 x 15 = 30. 49

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