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Thursday, February 14, 2013
11. | 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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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 |
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Title : Ratio And Proportion Q11
Description : 11. 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 secon...
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