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If 3A = 4B = 6C; find: A : B : C.

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Solution

3A = 4B = 6C

`3A = 4B => A/B = 4/3`

This means, A : B = 4 : 3

`4B = 6C => B/C = 6/4 = 3/2`

`=>` B : C = 3 : 2

The value of B in 4 : 3 is equal to the value of B in 3 : 2

Hence, A : B : C = 4 : 3 : 2

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Chapter 7: Ratio and Proportion (Including Properties and Uses) - Exercise 7 (A) [Page 88]

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Selina Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 7 Ratio and Proportion (Including Properties and Uses)
Exercise 7 (A) | Q 19.1 | Page 88
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