Question

A:b = 1:6 b:c = 3:1 work out a:c

Answer 1

The ratio of a to c based on the given proportions is 1:2

Ratio and proportion

Ratio are written as fractions. Given the following ratios

a:b = 1:6 b:c = 3:1

This can be expressed as fractions as shown:

a/b = 1/6 and b/c = 3/1

Cross multiply

6a = b and b = 3c

Equate both equations to have

6a = 3c
a/c =3/6
a/c =1/2

Hence the ratio of a to c based on the given proportions is 1:2

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