Question 73

The sum of three numbers is 65. If the ratio of the first to the second be 3 : 4 and that of the secondto the third 2 : 3, then the second numberis:

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let the numbers be a,b and c
a:b=3:4 b:c=2:3
a:b:c=3:4:6
Sum=13x
13x=65
x=5
b=4*13
=52

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