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RRB NTPC · Question 35

If L : M = 3 : 5 and M : N = 2 : 3, then N : L = ? A. 2 : 1 B. 5 : 2 C. 3 : 2 D. 1 : 2

  1. C

  2. D

  3. B

  4. A

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Answer: (C) B

Explanation

Make M the same in both ratios: L : M = 3 : 5 = 6 : 10 and M : N = 2 : 3 = 10 : 15. So L : M : N = 6 : 10 : 15, and N : L = 15 : 6 = 5 : 2.