Question

The sum of three numbers is 100. The ratio of the first number to the second number is 4: 9 and the ratio of the second to the third number is 3: 4. Find the second number.

• A. 36
• B. 24
• C. 30
• D. 28

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 36

Let there are three numbers A, B and C, then A : B = 4 : 9 ---(1) B : C = 3 : 4 ---(2) Multiply by 3 in equation (2) A : B : C=4 : 9 : 12 Sum of three numbers are = 100 , then B = 100(9/25) = 36 So, the second number is 36.