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In a proportion a : b :: c : d, the terms b and c are called the:

Class 8Ratios and ProportionsComparing Quantities
  • Ameans
  • Bextremes
  • Cantecedents
  • Dconsequents

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In a : b :: c : d, the inner terms b and c are the means and the outer terms a and d are the extremes.
Answer: A) means

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