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 -

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 - Correct Answer 30

1st : 2nd = 2 : 3 ×5 = 10:152nd : 3rd  = 5 : 8×3 = 15:24.'. 1st : 2nd : 3rd  = 10:15 :24sum of the ratio  = 10 + 15 + 24 = 49.'. 2nd number is  = 98×1549 = 30 
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