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Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Ratios & Percentages

Question Statement:

If $A:B = 2:3$ and $B:C = 4:5$, the compound ratio $A:C$ in lowest terms is $p:q$. The value of $p + q$ is:

Answer Key:

23

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

$A/C = (A/B) \times (B/C) = (2/3) \times (4/5) = 8/15$. $p = 8, q = 15 \implies p + q = 23$.
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