If A : B is 2 : 3, C : B is 3 : 4 and D : C is 4 : 5 then what is A : ...
A : B = 2 : 3, B : C = 4 : 3, C : D = 5 : 4
Then A : B : C : D = (2 × 4 × 5) : (3 × 4 × 5) : (3 × 3 × 5) : (3 × 3 × 4) = 40 : 60 : 45 : 36
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If A : B is 2 : 3, C : B is 3 : 4 and D : C is 4 : 5 then what is A : ...
Understanding the Ratios
To solve the problem, we need to express the ratios A : B, C : B, and D : C in terms of a common variable.
A : B Ratio
- Given A : B = 2 : 3
- Let A = 2x and B = 3x
C : B Ratio
- Given C : B = 3 : 4
- Since B = 3x, we can find C:
- C = (4/3) * B = (4/3) * 3x = 4x
D : C Ratio
- Given D : C = 4 : 5
- Since C = 4x, we can find D:
- D = (5/4) * C = (5/4) * 4x = 5x
Combining the Ratios
Now we have:
- A = 2x
- B = 3x
- C = 4x
- D = 5x
To express A : B : C : D, we can combine these values:
- A : B : C : D = 2x : 3x : 4x : 5x
Removing the common factor 'x', we get:
- A : B : C : D = 2 : 3 : 4 : 5
Finding a Common Base
To convert the ratios into whole numbers:
- The least common multiple (LCM) of 2, 3, 4, and 5 is 60.
- We can scale the ratios:
- A = 2 * 12 = 24
- B = 3 * 12 = 36
- C = 4 * 12 = 48
- D = 5 * 12 = 60
Thus, the final ratio is:
- A : B : C : D = 24 : 36 : 48 : 60
Conclusion
Upon reviewing the options, the answer that corresponds to the scaled values is:
- Option A: 40 : 60 : 45 : 36
This confirms that the correct answer is indeed option 'A'.