If a:b = 2:9 and b:c = 9:7, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 2:9 and b:c = 9:7, then a:b:c = ?
A. 1:9:8
B. 2:9:7
C. 4:18:14
D. 2:10:7
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combine ratios: a:b = 2:9, b:c = 9:7 ⇒ a:b:c = 2:9:7.

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