If $$9$$ apples weigh as much as $$12$$ pears, and $$12$$ pears weigh as much as $$30$$ plums, then $$9$$ apples weigh as much as $$30$$ plums. 
If $$3$$ apples weigh as much as $$4$$ pears, and $$2$$ pears weigh as much as $$5$$ plums, then $$9$$ apples weigh as much as~ \uline{?~} plums. 
Options:
1. $$10$$ 
2. $$19$$ 
3. $$27$$ 
4. $$30$$ 