SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 62

SSC CGL - 12th June 2019 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

If a : b = 2 : 5, c : b = 3 : 4, then a : b : c is equal to:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 8 : 20 : 15

Understanding

Application

Given

a : b = 2 : 5 …………(1)

c : b = 3 : 4 …………(2)

Multiply by 4 in equation (1) and multiply by 5 in equation (2):

a : b : c = 8 : 20 : 15