Ratio & Proportion · Question 17 · Easy
If 3A = 5B, what is A : B?
- 3 : 5
- 15 : 1
- 8 : 3
- 5 : 3
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. 5 : 3
Explanation: 3A = 5B gives A/B = 5/3, so A : B = 5 : 3.
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