If a:b = 4:5 and b:c = 5:12, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 4:5 and b:c = 5:12, then a:b:c = ?
A. 4:5:12
B. 3:5:13
C. 8:10:24
D. 4:6:12
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Combine ratios: a:b = 4:5, b:c = 5:12 ⇒ a:b:c = 4:5:12.

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If a:b = 7:5 and b:c = 5:8, then a:b:c = ?
A. 6:5:9
B. 7:5:8
C. 14:10:16
D. 7:6:8

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 7:5, b:c = 5:8 ⇒ a:b:c = 7:5:8.

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Question #2
If a:b = 2:7 and b:c = 7:12, then a:b:c = ?
A. 1:7:13
B. 2:8:12
C. 4:14:24
D. 2:7:12

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 2:7, b:c = 7:12 ⇒ a:b:c = 2:7:12.

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Question #3
If a:b = 7:4 and b:c = 4:4, then a:b:c = ?
A. 14:8:8
B. 6:4:5
C. 7:5:4
D. 7:4:4

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 7:4, b:c = 4:4 ⇒ a:b:c = 7:4:4.

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