If a:b = 4:5 and b:c = 5:12, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 4:5 and b:c = 5:12, then a:b:c = ?
A. 4:6:12
B. 8:10:24
C. 4:5:12
D. 3:5:13
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combine ratios: a:b = 4:5, b:c = 5:12 ⇒ a:b:c = 4:5:12.

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A. 4:8:8
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