Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

The sum of three numbers is 210. If the ratio between the first and second be 2 : 3 and that of between the second and third be 4 : 5, then find the second number.

Options:

105

90

72

80

Correct Answer:

72

Explanation:

   I     :      II      :      III      :    Total

   2    :       3

                 4      :        5  

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  8     :       12    :       15     :     35

35R = 210

1R = 6

12R = 12 × 6 = 72