Question

    If A : B = 6 : 8 and B : C = 5 : 12, then A : B : C

    is: 
    A 11:32:44 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10:23:14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 14:31:28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15:20:48 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Given: A : B = 6 : 8 and B : C = 5 : 12 LCM of 8 and 5 is 40. Convert both ratios: A : B = 6 x 5 : 8 x 5 = 30 : 40 B : C = 5 x 8 : 12 x 8 = 40 : 96 So, A : B : C = 30 : 40 : 96 = 15:20:48

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