If a : b = 3 : 4 and b : c = 5 : 6, then a : c equals:

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If a : b = 3 : 4 and b : c = 5 : 6, then a : c equals:

  1. A.

    5 : 8

  2. B.

    3 : 6

  3. C.

    15 : 18

  4. D.

    9 : 16

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Correct answer: A

Make b common: a:b = 3:4 = 15:20 and b:c = 5:6 = 20:24. Thus a:c = 15:24 = 5:8.

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