Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
If x:y = 2:3 and y:z = 2:1, find x:z.
A4:3
B3:4
C1:3
D3:1
✓ Correct Answer: A — 4:3
x/y * y/z = x/z. So, (2/3) * (2/1) = 4/3. Thus x:z = 4:3.
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