Question

Given that

x:y= 5:4 and y: z = 3:2
Find the ratio x:y:z
Give your answer in its simplest form.
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Answer 1

15:12:16

Explanation:

x:y= 5:4

y:z= 3:2

5×3= 4×3

3×4= 2×8

15= 12

12= 16

Therefore x:y:z can be shown as follows

= 15:12:16