If a:b = 4:10 and b:c = 10:6, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 4:10 and b:c = 10:6, then a:b:c = ?
A. 4:10:6
B. 8:20:12
C. 3:10:7
D. 4:11:6
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combine ratios: a:b = 4:10, b:c = 10:6 ⇒ a:b:c = 4:10:6.

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B. 57
C. 31
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C. 83 years
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