The sum of the numbers is 264. If the first number be twice the second and third number be one-third of the first, then the second number is: Select the correct option:
A) 48
B) 54
C) 72
D) 84
E) 27

Rationale: let the second number be x . then , first number = 2 x and third number = 2 x / 3 . 2 x + x + 2 x / 3 = 264 11 x / 3 = 264 x = 72 answer : c
Answer: C