Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
If A:B = 2:1 and A:C = 3:1, find B:C.
A3:2
B2:3
C6:1
D1:6
✓ Correct Answer: A — 3:2
A is common. A = 6 (LCM of 2 and 3). A:B = 6:3, A:C = 6:2. So B:C = 3:2.
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