If a:b = 8:8 and b:c = 8:11, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 8:8 and b:c = 8:11, then a:b:c = ?
A. 8:8:11
B. 16:16:22
C. 8:9:11
D. 7:8:12
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combine ratios: a:b = 8:8, b:c = 8:11 ⇒ a:b:c = 8:8:11.

This question belongs to: Maths Ratio and Proportion

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Ratio and Proportion Questions

Question #1 Report Error
If a:b = 6:3 and b:c = 3:4, then a:b:c = ?
A. 5:3:5
B. 12:6:8
C. 6:4:4
D. 6:3:4

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 6:3, b:c = 3:4 ⇒ a:b:c = 6:3:4.

This question belongs to: Maths Ratio and Proportion
Question #2 Report Error
If a:b = 8:9 and b:c = 9:6, then a:b:c = ?
A. 7:9:7
B. 16:18:12
C. 8:10:6
D. 8:9:6

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 8:9, b:c = 9:6 ⇒ a:b:c = 8:9:6.

This question belongs to: Maths Ratio and Proportion
Question #3 Report Error
Two numbers are in the ratio 6:5 and their sum is 517. Find the numbers.
A. 282 and 235
B. 304 and 215
C. 267 and 244
D. 564 and 470

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Numbers = 6k and 5k. 6k + 5k = 517 ⇒ k = 47. Thus, numbers are 282 and 235.

This question belongs to: Maths Ratio and Proportion