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If a:b = 3:4 and b:c = 5:6, what is a:c?

A. 5:8
B. 3:8
C. 5:12
D. 9:16

Explanation:

a:c = (3×5):(4×6) = 15:24 = 5:8. Other options are incorrect.

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