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If a:b = 3:1 and b:c = 5:1, then find the value of

i. ii.

(i) Given that a:b = 3:1


∴ a/b = 3


⇒ a = 3b ………………… (1)


Also, b:c = 5:1


∴ b/c = 5


⇒ c = b/5 ………………… (2)


Consider




=(9)3


=729


(ii)


Given that a:b = 3:1


∴ a/b = 3


⇒ a = 3b ………………… (1)


Also, b:c = 5:1


∴ b/c = 5


⇒ c = b/5 ………………… (2)


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