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Advanced MathEasy–MediumRatio through a chain of proportions

Advanced Math practice question

If a = 2b and b = 3c, where c ≠ 0, what is the value of a/c?

Answer: 6

a = 2b = 2(3c) = 6c, so a/c = 6.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 5
5 adds 2 + 3 instead of multiplying.
If you answered 2/3
2/3 divides the two constants.
If you answered 1.5
1.5 is 3/2, inverting and dividing.

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