If three numbers in the raƟo 3 : 2: 5 be such that the sum of their squares is 1862, the middle
number will be Answers
A) 10 B) 14 C) 18 D) 22 E) None of these
Explanation:   Let the numbers be 3x, 2x and 5x.   Then,   9x + 4x + 25x =1862   ⇒   38x = 1862   ⇒   x = 49   ⇒   x = 7.   middle number = 2x = 14   Answer: 14
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If three numbers in the raƟo 3 : 2: 5 be such that the sum of their squares is 1862, the middle
number will be