Question

If A:B = 3:5 and B:C = 8:12, find A:C​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A:B = 3:5 => A/B = 3/5 ---(1)

B:C = 8:12 => B/C = 8/12 ---(2)

on multiplying (1)and (2),we get

A/B * B/C = 3/5 *8/12

A/C = 8/20 = 2/5

A:C = 2: 5 Answer