If a:b = 4:6 and b:c = 6:11, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 4:6 and b:c = 6:11, then a:b:c = ?
A. 3:6:12
B. 8:12:22
C. 4:6:11
D. 4:7:11
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combine ratios: a:b = 4:6, b:c = 6:11 ⇒ a:b:c = 4:6:11.

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If a:b = 7:8 and b:c = 8:12, then a:b:c = ?
A. 7:9:12
B. 6:8:13
C. 14:16:24
D. 7:8:12

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 7:8, b:c = 8:12 ⇒ a:b:c = 7:8:12.

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Ratio of present ages of A and B is 6:7. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 7:8. Present age of A is?
A. 108 years
B. 54 years
C. 47 years
D. 59 years

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Let ages 6k and 7k. Then (6k + 6)/(7k + 6) = 7/8. Solving gives k ≈ 9, age of A = 6*9 = 54.

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Ratio of present ages of A and B is 4:8. After 6 years, the ratio becomes 7:11. Present age of A is?
A. 184 years
B. 87 years
C. 92 years
D. 97 years

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Let ages 4k and 8k. Then (4k + 6)/(8k + 6) = 7/11. Solving gives k ≈ 23, age of A = 4*23 = 92.

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