The sum of the numbers is 98. If the ratio between the first and the second be 2:3 and that between the second and third be 5:8, then find the second number?  Choose the correct option.
A) 24 B) 30 C) 36 D) 42 E) 50
Given ratios   2 : 3   5 : 8   10:15:24   The second number = 98/(10+15+24) * 15= 
<gadget id="calculator">98/(10+15+24) * 15</gadget>
<output>30</output>
30   Answer is 30
<result>B</result>
The sum of the numbers is 98. If the ratio between the first and the second be 2:3 and that between the second and third be 5:8, then find the second number?