If p:q=q:r=r:s=2:3 and p=8 what is the value of s?
A
3
B
8
C
18
D
27
Correct Answer: 27
Given that, p:q = q:r = r:s = 2:3 and p = 8 So, p/q = 2/3 or. 8/q = 2/3 so, q = 12 Again, q/r = 2/3 or, 12/r = 2/3 so, r = 18 Again, r/s = 2/3 or, 18/s = 2/3 so, s = 27 Ans: s = 27