alleryA:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5. If A+B+C = 140, find A.
A32
B28
C24
D40
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 32
The combined ratio is 8:12:15; A receives 8/35 of 140, or 32.
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