If p q is 5 6 and q r is 2 5 then what is p q r ........

Quantitative Aptitude (MTS) Ratio, Proportion

If p : q is 5 : 6 and q : r is 2 : 5, then what is p : q :r?

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SSC MTS 15th July 2022 Shift-2

15 : 6 : 5

5 : 6 : 5

5 : 6 : 15

5 : 2 : 6

- The given ratios are p : q = 5 : 6 and q : r = 2 : 5.

- To find p : q : r, the ratios need a common term for q.

- Multiply first ratio by 2; so, p : q = 10 : 12.

- Multiply second ratio by 6; so, q : r = 12 : 30.

- Combine, p : q : r = 10 : 12 : 30.

- Simplify to 5 : 6 : 15 by dividing all parts by 2.

- Options provided:

- Option 1: 15 : 6 : 5

- Option 2: 5 : 6 : 5

- Option 3: 5 : 6 : 15

- Option 4: 5 : 2 : 6

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