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:

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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:

[A].	20
[B].	30
[C].	48
[D].	58

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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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