Question

Ifa:b=3:4andb:c=8:9,finda:b:c.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

a:b = 3:4

b:c = 8:9

As you can see that the alphabet b is present in both equation so try to make the alphabet b equal in both the ratio.

In order to do that multiply the first ratio by 8 and the second ratio by 4 , then

a:b = 24:32

b:c = 32:36

Now we can write

a:b:c = 24:32:36

Writing in simplest form we get,

a:b:c = 6:8:9

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Answer:

a:b:c=24:32:36

a:b:c=6:8:9

Step-by-step explanation:

a:b=3:4

b:c=8:9

equal b

a:b=24:32

b:c=32:36