Question

Given that a : b= 8:5 and 6: c= 3: 4,

find the ratio a : 6:c
Give your answer in its simplest form.
(3 marks)

Answer 1

a/b = 8/5 and 6/c = 3/4
a=8
b=5
c=8 since 6/2=3 and 8/2=4

a/6/c = 8/6/8

Divide by 2

4/3/4 or 4:3:4