SOLUTION: if a:b=3:1 and b:c=2:3 what is the ratio of a:c?

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Question 961351: if a:b=3:1 and b:c=2:3 what is the ratio of a:c?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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