25% of A = 40% of B = 1/5 of C. Find A:B:C. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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25% of A = 40% of B = 1/5 of C. Find A:B:C.

A. 8:5:10

B. 8:10:5

C. 10:8:5

D. 5:8:10

Answer: Option A

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Let 0.25A = 0.4B = 0.2C = k. Then A=4k, B=2.5k, C=5k. Multiply by 2: A:B:C = 8:5:10.

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