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

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Answer:

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

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