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If A : B = 5 : 6 and B : C = 6 : 7, then A + B : B + C : A + C is:

Updated On: Jan 16, 2026
  • 10 : 12 : 11
  • 11 : 13 : 12

  • 11 : 13 : 12

  • 19 : 21 : 20
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

To determine the ratio A + B : B + C : A + C, given A : B = 5 : 6 and B : C = 6 : 7, we first establish a common representation for A, B, and C. Let B = 6x. Consequently:

  • From A : B = 5 : 6, we derive A = 5x.
  • From B : C = 6 : 7, we derive C = 7x.

Next, we compute each component of the target ratio:

  • A + B = 5x + 6x = 11x
  • B + C = 6x + 7x = 13x
  • A + C = 5x + 7x = 12x

Thus, the ratio A + B : B + C : A + C is expressed as:

  • 11x : 13x : 12x

This simplifies to:

  • 11 : 13 : 12

The definitive answer is 11 : 13 : 12.

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