If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, what is A:B:C?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A : B = 2 : 3
× 4
A : B = 8 : 12
B : C = 4 : 5
× 3
B : C = 12 : 15
Now, the combined ratio:
A : B : C = 8 : 12 : 15
SSC CHSL - 20 Nov 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q27
If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, what is A:B:C?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A : B = 2 : 3
× 4
A : B = 8 : 12
B : C = 4 : 5
× 3
B : C = 12 : 15
Now, the combined ratio:
A : B : C = 8 : 12 : 15