Multiple choice

The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to the second is 2 : 3 and that of the second to the third is 5 : 8, then the second number is संख्याओं का योग 98 है यदि प्रथम और दूसरी का अनुपात 2 : 3 और दूसरी और तीसरी का अनुपात 5 : 8 है तो दूसरी संख्या है-

  1. 20

  2. 30

  3. 38

  4. 48
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Explanation

Given first:second = 2:3 and second:third = 5:8. To combine, make second terms equal: 2:3 = 10:15. So first:second:third = 10:15:24. Total parts = 49. Each part = 98/49 = 2. Second number = 15 × 2 = 30.

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