The sum of three numbers is 98.
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The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio between first and second be 2 : 3 and that between second and third be 5 : 8, then the second number is
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Answer: A. A) 30
The ratio between the numbers is 10 : 15 : 24. Sum = 49 parts = 98 => 1 part = 2. The second number is 15 * 2 = 30.
Step-by-step Derivation:
Step 1: A : B = 2 : 3 = 10 : 15.
Step 2: B : C = 5 : 8 = 15 : 24.
Step 3: Combined ratio A : B : C = 10 : 15 : 24.
Step 4: Total parts = 10 + 15 + 24 = 49 parts.
Step 5: 49 parts = 98 => 1 part = 2.
Step 6: Second number B = 15 * 2 = 30.