Ratio Between 𝐐 and 𝐑 Given 𝐏–𝐐 and 𝐏–𝐑 Temperature Ratios

Question:

The ratio of average temperatures between 𝐏 and 𝐐 is 𝟏𝟏:𝟏𝟐,and the ratio between 𝐏 and 𝐑 is 𝟗:𝟖.What is the ratio between the average temperatures of 𝐐 and 𝐑?

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P, Q and R are three cities. The ratio of average temperature between P and Q is 11 : 12 and that between P and R is 9 : 8. The ratio between the average temperature of Q and R is ?

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💡 Quick Tip:

To compare two ratios with a common term (𝐏), first express both ratios so that the value of 𝐏 is the same. Then compare the corresponding terms of 𝐐 and 𝐑 directly.

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If the average temperature ratio between 𝐀 and 𝐁 is 𝟓:𝟔, and between 𝐀 and 𝐂 is 𝟏𝟎:𝟗, what is the ratio between 𝐁 and 𝐂?