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Of the four numbers p,q, r, s the ratio of the first number to the second 2:3 and second to the third 5:6 and third to the fourth 8:9 .Find the continued ratio of the four numbers

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Answered by aradhya4317
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Answer:

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:

[A]. 20

[B].

30 @

[C]. 48

[D]. 58

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

5

B = 98 x 15 = 30.

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