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    If A : B : C = 2 : 3 : 5, then what is the value of (A + B): (B+C): (C+A)?
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    If A : B : C = 2 : 3 : 5, then what is the value of (A + B): (B+C): (C+A)?

    A.

    5:8:8

    B.

    7:6:5

    C.

    5:8:7

    D.

    7:8:7

    Correct option is C

    Given:
    A : B : C = 2 : 3 : 5
    Solution:
    Let A = 2x, B = 3x, C = 5x 
    then; 
    A + B = 2x + 3x = 5x 
    B + C = 3x + 5x = 8x 
    C + A = 5x + 2x = 7x 
    (A + B) : (B + C) : (C + A) = 5 : 8 : 7​​

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