1.  The sum of three numbers is 136. If the ratio between first and second be 2 : 3 and that between second and third is 5 : 3, then the second number is :

A. 40
B. 48
C. 72
D. 60

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

A : B = 2 : 3 and

B : C = 5 : 3 = 3/5 x 5 : 3/5 x 3 = 3 : 9/5.

So, A : B : C = 2 : 3 : 9/5 = 10 : 15 : 9.

∴ Second number = (136 x 15/34) = 60.