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

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

[b] Let the three numbers be a, b, c \[a\,\,\,\,:\,\,\,\,b\,\,\,\,\,:\,\,\,\,\,c\] \[=10\,\,:\,\,15\,\,:\,\,24\]