SOLUTION: If x:y= 11:8 and y:z= 6:7, what is x:z?

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Question 433662: If x:y= 11:8 and y:z= 6:7, what is x:z?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x:y= 11:8 and y:z= 6:7, what is x:z?
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Equations:
x/y = 11/8
y/z = 6/7
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Multiply side for side to get:
x/z = 66/56
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Reduce:
x/z = 33/28
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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