If 2a = 3b = 4c then a : b : c = _________.

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  1. 6 : 4 : 3
  2. 2 : 3 : 4
  3. 3 : 4 : 6
  4. 4 : 3 : 2

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Option 1 : 6 : 4 : 3
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Given:

2a = 3b = 4c

Calculation:

Let 2a = 3b = 4c = k

⇒ a = k/2

⇒ b = k/3

⇒ c = k/4

⇒ a : b : c = (k/2) : (k/3) : (k/4)

⇒ a : b : c = 6k/12 : 4k/12 : 3k/12

⇒ a : b : c = 6 : 4 : 3

∴ The correct answer is option 1.

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