The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to second is 2 : 3 and that of the second to the third is 5 : 8, then the second number is	Choose the correct answer.
A) 33 B) 28 C) 30 D) 88 E) 287
Explanation:   Let the three parts be A, B, C. Then,   A : B = 2 : 3 and B : 30 = 5 : 8 ==   A : B : 30 = 2 : 3 : = 10 : 15 : 24   B = = 30   Answer: 30) 30
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The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to second is 2 : 3 and that of the second to the third is 5 : 8, then the second number is