AMC 8 Daily Practice Round 8

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Problem 6 Medium

A is \frac{2}{3} of B, and B is \frac{4}{5} of C. What is the ratio of A : B : C?

  • A.

    4:5:8

  • B.

    4:5:6

  • C.

    8:12:15

  • D.

    5:6:8

  • E.

    4:6:9

Answer:C

The ratio of A to B is 2:3 = 8:12

 

The ratio of B to C is 4:5 = 12:15

 

Therefore, the ratio of A : B : C is 8:12:15

 

Answer: \text{C}.