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    If A/B=2/3 and B/C=1/3 , then find the value of A: B: C is_______ .
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    If A/B=2/3 and B/C=1/3 , then find the value of A: B: C is_______ .

    A.

    1:3:9

    B.

    3:9:2

    C.

    2:3:9

    D.

    9:3:2

    Correct option is C

    Solution:

    ​Step 1: Express A in terms of B from the first ratio
    From A/B = 2/3, we get:
    A = (2/3) * B

    Step 2: Express B in terms of C from the second ratio
    From B/C = 1/3, we get:
    B = (1/3) * C

    Step 3: Substitute the value of B in terms of C into the expression for A
    Substitute B = (1/3) * C into A = (2/3) * B:
    A = (2/3) * (1/3) * C = (2/9) * C

    Step 4: Now, express A : B : C
    We now have:
    A = (2/9) * C
    B = (1/3) * C
    C = C

    So, A : B : C = (2/9) * C : (1/3) * C : C

    Step 5: Simplify the ratio
    We can cancel out C from all terms, and we get:
    A : B : C = 2/9 : 1/3 : 1

    To simplify, multiply all terms by 9 (the LCM of 9, 3, and 1):
    A : B : C = (2/9) * 9 : (1/3) * 9 : 1 * 9
    A : B : C = 2 : 3 : 9

    Final Answer:
    A : B : C = 2 : 3 : 9

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