If a:b = 4:3 and b:c = 3:10, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 4:3 and b:c = 3:10, then a:b:c = ?
A. 3:3:11
B. 8:6:20
C. 4:4:10
D. 4:3:10
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Combine ratios: a:b = 4:3, b:c = 3:10 ⇒ a:b:c = 4:3:10.

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Question #1
Ratio of present ages of A and B is 3:4. After 4 years, the ratio becomes 5:6. Present age of A is?
A. 71 years
B. 66 years
C. 132 years
D. 60 years

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Let ages 3k and 4k. Then (3k + 4)/(4k + 4) = 5/6. Solving gives k ≈ 22, age of A = 3*22 = 66.

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Question #2
If a:b = 8:4 and b:c = 4:4, then a:b:c = ?
A. 7:4:5
B. 8:5:4
C. 8:4:4
D. 16:8:8

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 8:4, b:c = 4:4 ⇒ a:b:c = 8:4:4.

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Question #3
If a:b = 5:8 and b:c = 8:9, then a:b:c = ?
A. 5:9:9
B. 4:8:10
C. 10:16:18
D. 5:8:9

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 5:8, b:c = 8:9 ⇒ a:b:c = 5:8:9.

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