If a:b = 5:8 and b:c = 8:7, then a:b:c = ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a:b = 5:8 and b:c = 8:7, then a:b:c = ?
A. 4:8:8
B. 10:16:14
C. 5:9:7
D. 5:8:7
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Combine ratios: a:b = 5:8, b:c = 8:7 ⇒ a:b:c = 5:8:7.

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Question #1
If a:b = 8:8 and b:c = 8:5, then a:b:c = ?
A. 7:8:6
B. 16:16:10
C. 8:9:5
D. 8:8:5

Correct Answer: Option D


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

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Question #2
If a:b = 5:7 and b:c = 7:7, then a:b:c = ?
A. 5:7:7
B. 5:8:7
C. 4:7:8
D. 10:14:14

Correct Answer: Option A


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

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Two numbers are in the ratio 11:15 and their sum is 450. Find the numbers.
A. 374 and 510
B. 214 and 229
C. 187 and 255
D. 181 and 267

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Numbers = 11k and 15k. 11k + 15k = 450 ⇒ k = 17. Thus, numbers are 187 and 255.

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