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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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