Ratio & Proportion · Question 18 · Easy

What is the compounded ratio of 2 : 3 and 9 : 14?

  1. 11 : 17
  2. 3 : 7
  3. 7 : 3
  4. 6 : 7
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 3 : 7

Explanation: Compounded ratio = (2 × 9) : (3 × 14) = 18 : 42 = 3 : 7.

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