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17- The given 3 parts may be taken as x/2, 2x/3 and 4x/5 respectively. ⇒ (x/2) + (2x/3) + (4x/5) = 177 ⇒ (15x + 20x + 24x)/30 = 177 ⇒ 59x = 177 × 30 ⇒ x = (177 × 30)/59 = 90 ∴ Second part = 2x/3 = 2 × 90/3 = 60 Smart trick Given ratio = 1/2 : 2/3 : 4/5 = 15 : 20 : 24 Hence, 2nd part will be multiple of 20. Only one option i.e. 60 is multiple of 20. Hence, 60 will be correct answer.