If a:b = 5:6 and b:c = 6:11, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 5:6 and b:c = 6:11, then a:b:c = ?
A. 4:6:12
B. 10:12:22
C. 5:7:11
D. 5:6:11
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combine ratios: a:b = 5:6, b:c = 6:11 ⇒ a:b:c = 5:6:11.

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If a:b = 6:7 and b:c = 7:10, then a:b:c = ?
A. 12:14:20
B. 5:7:11
C. 6:8:10
D. 6:7:10

Correct Answer: Option D


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Combine ratios: a:b = 6:7, b:c = 7:10 ⇒ a:b:c = 6:7:10.

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Two numbers are in the ratio 12:9 and their sum is 569. Find the numbers.
A. 341 and 215
B. 324 and 243
C. 648 and 486
D. 317 and 258

Correct Answer: Option B


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A. 239 L
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C. 297 L
D. 329 L

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