If a:b = 2:4 and b:c = 4:10, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 2:4 and b:c = 4:10, then a:b:c = ?
A. 2:4:10
B. 2:5:10
C. 1:4:11
D. 4:8:20
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combine ratios: a:b = 2:4, b:c = 4:10 ⇒ a:b:c = 2:4:10.

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If a:b = 2:3 and b:c = 3:9, then a:b:c = ?
A. 2:3:9
B. 2:4:9
C. 1:3:10
D. 4:6:18

Correct Answer: Option A


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Combine ratios: a:b = 2:3, b:c = 3:9 ⇒ a:b:c = 2:3:9.

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Ratio of present ages of A and B is 7:8. After 4 years, the ratio becomes 10:11. Present age of A is?
A. 128 years
B. 266 years
C. 133 years
D. 138 years

Correct Answer: Option C


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If a:b = 3:5 and b:c = 5:9, then a:b:c = ?
A. 2:5:10
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C. 3:5:9
D. 6:10:18

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 3:5, b:c = 5:9 ⇒ a:b:c = 3:5:9.

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