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The price ratio of mangoes to oranges is 2:3 and that of oranges to peaches is 4:5.What is the price ratio of mangoes to oranges to peaches?

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The price ratio of mangoes to oranges is 2:3 and that of oranges to peaches is 4:5.What is the price ratio of mangoes to oranges to peaches?

Solution:

                   2x : 3x = mango: orange

                   = 8x : 12x

                     4x : 5x =  orange: peaches

                 = 12x:15x

Answer

             8x : 15x = 8:15