Correct Answer:
B. 8:15:10
To combine ratios P:Q and Q:R, make the common term Q equal. P:Q is 8:15. Q:R is 3:2. Multiply Q:R by 5 to get 15:10, matching Q. Therefore, P:Q:R is 8:15:10. Other options incorrectly combine the ratios.
To combine ratios P:Q and Q:R, make the common term Q equal. P:Q is 8:15. Q:R is 3:2. Multiply Q:R by 5 to get 15:10, matching Q. Therefore, P:Q:R is 8:15:10. Other options incorrectly combine the ratios.