If a : b = 5 : 6 and b : c = 2.8 : 3.5, find a : c.

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Given: a : b = 5 : 6 b : c = 2.8 : 3.5 Multiply by 10 to remove decimals in the second ratio. b : c = (2.8 x 10) : (3.5 x 10) = 28 : 35 b : c = 4 : 5 [Dividing by 7] Now, ∴ a : c = 2 : 3

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If a : b = 5 : 6 and b : c = 2.8 : 3.5, find a : c.

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