SOLUTION: If the ratio of A:B is 2:5 and the ratio of B:C is 3:4, then what is the ratio A:C? Please explain how to solve these type of questions. Thanks.

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Question 580107: If the ratio of A:B is 2:5 and the ratio of B:C is 3:4, then what is the ratio A:C?
Please explain how to solve these type of questions.
Thanks.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A%2FB = 2%2F5 ___ multiplying by B ___ A = 2B%2F5

C%2FB = 4%2F3 ___ multiplying by B ___ C = 4B%2F3

A%2FC = %282B%2F5%29%2F%284B%2F3%29 = %282B%2F5%29%2A%283%2F4B%29 = 3%2F10