Question

Sum of a, b and c numbers is 98. If a : b = 2 : 3 and b:c = 5:8, then b is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the three numbers be A,B and C respectively

A:B=2:3 (1)

B:C=5:8 (2)

Multiplying (1) by 5 and (2) by 3,

A:B=10:15

B:C=15:24

A:B:C=10:15:24

Sum of ratio = 10+15+24=49

B =

49

15

×90=30