If A : B = 3 : 4 and B : C = 8 : 9 then find the value of A : B : C?
Correct Answer: 6 : 8 : 9
Explanation:
Given that
A : B = 3 : 4 = ( 3 x 2 ) : (4 x 2 ) = 6 : 8
B : C = 8 : 9
∴ A : B : C = 6 : 8 : 9
As consequent of the first ratio is equal to the antecedent of second ratio.
