If a:b = 4:7 and b:c = 7:10, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 4:7 and b:c = 7:10, then a:b:c = ?
A. 4:7:10
B. 3:7:11
C. 8:14:20
D. 4:8:10
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combine ratios: a:b = 4:7, b:c = 7:10 ⇒ a:b:c = 4:7:10.

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If a:b = 4:10 and b:c = 10:6, then a:b:c = ?
A. 8:20:12
B. 4:10:6
C. 4:11:6
D. 3:10:7

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 4:10, b:c = 10:6 ⇒ a:b:c = 4:10:6.

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Question #2 Report Error
If a:b = 7:4 and b:c = 4:8, then a:b:c = ?
A. 6:4:9
B. 14:8:16
C. 7:5:8
D. 7:4:8

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 7:4, b:c = 4:8 ⇒ a:b:c = 7:4:8.

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Question #3 Report Error
Ratio of present ages of A and B is 7:4. After 7 years, the ratio becomes 10:5. Present age of A is?
A. 84 years
B. 78 years
C. 89 years
D. 168 years

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Let ages 7k and 4k. Then (7k + 7)/(4k + 7) = 10/5. Solving gives k ≈ 12, age of A = 7*12 = 84.

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