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Given p : q = 5 : 6 and q : r = 9 : 4, find p : r.

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  • A15:8
  • B5:4
  • C8:15
  • D10:9

Step-by-Step Solution

Make q common (LCM of 6 and 9 is 18): p : q = 15 : 18 and q : r = 18 : 8. So p : r = 15 : 8.
Answer: A) 15:8

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