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If a : b = 2 : 3 and b : c = 6 : 7, find a : b : c in simplest form.

Class 8Ratios and ProportionsComparing Quantities
  • A4 : 6 : 7
  • B2 : 3 : 7
  • C2 : 6 : 7
  • D4 : 6 : 14

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Make b common. a : b = 2 : 3 = 4 : 6 and b : c = 6 : 7. So a : b : c = 4 : 6 : 7.
Answer: A) 4 : 6 : 7

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