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If a : b = 3 : 5 and a = 24, then what is the value of b?  Ops:   A. 35    B. 40    C. 30    D. 45

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If a:b=3:5 a : b = 3 : 5 and a=24 a = 24 , then what is the value of b b ?

Ops:
A. 35
B. 40
C. 30
D. 45

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Solution

The given ratio is a : b = 3 : 5.

This means that 'a' is 3 parts of a whole and 'b' is 5 parts of the same whole.

We are also given that a = 24.

So, 3 parts = 24.

To find the value of 1 part, we divide 24 by 3.

24 ÷ 3 = 8.

So, 1 part = 8.

Since 'b' is 5 parts, to find the value of 'b', we multiply 5 by the value of 1 part.

5 * 8 = 40.

So, the value of 'b' is 40.

Therefore, the correct answer is B. 40.

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