Question

    The sum of the squares of three numbers is 532 and the

    ratio of the first to the second as also of the second to the third is 3:2. What is the second number?
    A 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ- Let the numbers is a,b,c a:b=3:2 b:c=3:2 so now - a:b:c = 9:6:4 a =9x ,b =6x ,c =4x then Now - 81x2+36x2+16x2 = 532 133x2 =532 x2= 4 x= 2 Second number is = 6x =6×2 = 12

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