If a:b = 7:5 and b:c = 5:8, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 7:5 and b:c = 5:8, then a:b:c = ?
A. 7:5:8
B. 7:6:8
C. 6:5:9
D. 14:10:16
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combine ratios: a:b = 7:5, b:c = 5:8 ⇒ a:b:c = 7:5:8.

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A. 1:9:8
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Correct Answer: Option C


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A. 132 and 156
B. 66 and 78
C. 96 and 67
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A. 18
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C. 15
D. 30

Correct Answer: Option C


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