The sum of the numbers is 177. If the ratio between the first and the second be 5:3 and that between the second and third be 4:9, then find the second number? Options: A) 12 B) 20 C) 45 D) 60 E) 52
Given ratios   5 : 3   4 : 9   20:12:27   The second number = 177/(20+12+27) * 15= 
<gadget id="calculator">177/(20+12+27) * 15</gadget>
<output>45</output>
45   Answer is 45
<result>C</result>
The sum of the numbers is 177. If the ratio between the first and the second be 5:3 and that between the second and third be 4:9, then find the second number?