Question 9
EasyOriginal questionWhat is the compound ratio of and ?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Compound ratio = product of the first terms : product of the second terms = .
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Worth noting
Adding the terms gives , and cross-multiplying gives ; neither is a compound ratio.
- Concept
- Compound ratio as the product of ratios
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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