Suppose that
4a=5, 5b=6, 6c=7, and
7d=8. What is
a⋅b⋅c⋅d?Answer choices
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Solution
Chaining the equations,
4abcd=(((4a)b)c)d=((5b)c)d=(6c)d=7d=8.
Since
8=423, we conclude
a⋅b⋅c⋅d=23.
Thus,
B is the correct answer.
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