Multiple choice

If a=2/3b , b=2/3c, and c=2/3d what part of d is b/

  1. 8/27

  2. 4/9

  3. 2/3

  4. 75%

  5. 4/3
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Given: a = (2/3)b, b = (2/3)c, c = (2/3)d. We need b as fraction of d. From c = (2/3)d, we get d = (3/2)c. From b = (2/3)c, we get b = (2/3)c. So b/d = (2/3)c / (3/2)c = (2/3) / (3/2) = (2/3) × (2/3) = 4/9. Therefore b is 4/9 of d.

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