If a:b = 4:7 and b:c = 7:8, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 4:7 and b:c = 7:8, then a:b:c = ?
A. 8:14:16
B. 4:8:8
C. 3:7:9
D. 4:7:8
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combine ratios: a:b = 4:7, b:c = 7:8 ⇒ a:b:c = 4:7:8.

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C. 36
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