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

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Question

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

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Solution

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`

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Chapter 7: Ratio and proportion - Exercise 7A [Page 116]

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Nootan Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 7 Ratio and proportion
Exercise 7A | Q 17. | Page 116
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