If a:b = 3:5 and b:c = 5:9, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 3:5 and b:c = 5:9, then a:b:c = ?
A. 3:5:9
B. 2:5:10
C. 3:6:9
D. 6:10:18
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Combine ratios: a:b = 3:5, b:c = 5:9 ⇒ a:b:c = 3:5:9.

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If a:b = 8:6 and b:c = 6:9, then a:b:c = ?
A. 7:6:10
B. 8:7:9
C. 8:6:9
D. 16:12:18

Correct Answer: Option C


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

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Find the mean proportional between 7 and 35.
A. 15
B. 42
C. 30
D. 18

Correct Answer: Option A


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If a:b = 2:6 and b:c = 6:9, then a:b:c = ?
A. 1:6:10
B. 4:12:18
C. 2:7:9
D. 2:6:9

Correct Answer: Option D


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