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If m : n = 4 : 3 and n : p = 5 : 6, what is m : p?

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  • A10 : 9
  • B2 : 3
  • C20 : 21
  • D5 : 8

Step-by-Step Solution

Make n equal (LCM 15): m : n = 20 : 15 and n : p = 15 : 18. So m : p = 20 : 18 = 10 : 9.
Answer: A) 10 : 9

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