Question 11
Ratio, Percentages and RatesIf m : n = 2⅓ : 1⅕ and n : q = 1½ : 1⅓, find q : m.
- A.16 : 35
- B.35 : 16
- C.18 : 35
- D.35 : 18
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (16 : 35)
Explanation
m : n = 7/3 : 6/5 = 35 : 18 and n : q = 3/2 : 4/3 = 9 : 8 = 18 : 16. So m : n : q = 35 : 18 : 16 and q : m = 16 : 35.