Three quantities are in the ratio 4 : 9 : 16. If their sum is 174, find the second quantity. Option 1: 36 Option 2: 54 Option 3: 68 Option 4: 72

Answer: 54. Solution: Total parts = 4 + 9 + 16 = 29. One part = 174 29 = 6. Second quantity = 9 x 6 = 54.

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Three quantities are in the ratio 4 : 9 : 16. If their sum is 174, find the second quantity.

✅ Correct Option: 2

Total parts $= 4 + 9 + 16 = 29$ .

One part $= 174 \div 29 = 6$ .

Second quantity $= 9 \times 6 = 54$ .

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