Question

The sum of the three numbers is 132. If the first number be twice the second and third numbers be one-third of the first. then the second number is

Options

• 32

• 34

• 36

• 24

Answer 1

36
Explanation:
Let, second number = x
Then, first number = 2x
and third number = `1/3` x 2x
Now, Sum = 132
⇒ x + 2x + `(2x)/3` = 132
⇒ `(9x +2x)/3` = l32
⇒ x = 132 x `3/11` = 36
∴ The second number is 36