What will be the Third Number? If
The sum of three numbers is 392. If the ratio of first number to second number is 2:3 and the ratio of second number to third number is 5:8 then the third number is
- 176
- 192
- 162
- 120
Answer: (2) 192
Explanation:-
The ratio of first and second numbers = 2: 3
The ratio of second and third numbers = 5: 8
Then, the ratio of first, second and third numbers = 2 x 5: 3 x 5: 3 x 8
= 10: 15: 24
The sum of the three numbers = 392
Then, 10X + 15X + 24X = 392
59 X = 392
X = 392/59
X = 8
Then, the value of third number is 24X = 24 x 8 = 192
Hence, the answer is (2) 192.
