The sum of three numbers is 226. If the ratio of the
first to the second is 4:5 and that of second to the third is 7: 10 then the second number is?
A70Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
B64Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
C45Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
D60Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
E80Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
Let the three numbers be A, B and C. Now, A:B = 4:5 B:C = 7:10 A: B: C = 28:35:50 A+B+C = 226 28k + 35k + 50k = 226 113k = 226 k = 2 Second number = B = 35 x 2 = 70
