If a:b = 3:10 and b:c = 10:5, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 3:10 and b:c = 10:5, then a:b:c = ?
A. 3:10:5
B. 6:20:10
C. 2:10:6
D. 3:11:5
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combine ratios: a:b = 3:10, b:c = 10:5 ⇒ a:b:c = 3:10:5.

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