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      Question

      The sum of three numbers is 184. If the ratio of the

      first to the second is 3:4 and that of second to the third is 8:9 then the second number is? 
      A 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 64 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the three numbers be A, B and C. Now, A:B = 3:4 & B:C = 8:9 A: B: C = 24:32:36 A+B+C = 184 24k + 32k + 36k = 184 92k = 184 k = 2 Second number = B = 32 x 2 = 64

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