Question

A:b=2:3
b:c= 5:6
Show that a:c=5:9

Answer 1

see explanation

Explanation:

Expressing ratios in fractional form, then

`(a)/(c)` =
`(a)/(b)` ×
`(b)/(c)` =
`(2)/(3)` ×
`(5)/(6)` =
`(1)/(3)` ×
`(5)/(3)` =
`(5)/(9)`

That is a : c = 5 : 9