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  • Jo's collection contains US, Indian and British stamps. If the ratio of US to Indian stamps is 5 to 2 and the ratio of Indian to British stamps is 5 to 1, what is the ratio of US to British stamps?


  • Options
  • A. 10 : 5
  • B. 15 : 2
  • C. 20 : 2
  • D. 25 : 2

  • Correct Answer
  • 25 : 2 

    Explanation

    Indian stamps are common to both ratios. Multiply both ratios by factors such that the Indian stamps are represented by the same number.

    US : Indian = 5 : 2, and Indian : British = 5 : 1. Multiply the first by 5, and the second by 2. 

    Now US : Indian = 25 : 10, and Indian : British = 10 : 2

    Hence the two ratios can be combined and US : British = 25 : 2

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