Ratio & Proportion · Question 4 · Easy

If A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 4 : 5, what is A : C?

  1. 2 : 5
  2. 10 : 12
  3. 8 : 15
  4. 3 : 5
Answer and explanation

Answer: C. 8 : 15

Explanation: A/C = (A/B) × (B/C) = 2/3 × 4/5 = 8/15, so A : C = 8 : 15.

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