Question

If A : B = 5 : 2, B : C = 3 : 4, find A : C.

Answer 1

The given ratios are expressed as fractions:

`A/B = 5/2`

`B/C = 3/4`

Multiply the fractions to find A : C:

`A/C = A/B xx B/C`

= `5/2 xx 3/4`

= `(5 xx 3)/(2 xx 4)`

= `15/8`