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If A:B = 1/2 : 3/8 and B:C = 1/3 : 5/9, find A:B:C.
A4:3:5
B8:6:10
C6:4:5
D10:8:6
✓ Correct Answer: A — 4:3:5
A:B = 4:3. B:C = 3:5. Since B is common and equal, A:B:C = 4:3:5.
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