X, Y and Z are quantities of the same kind such that X:Y=5:8 and Y:Z=4:7. Find X:Z ?

A.  5:14
B. 5:7
C.  32:35
D.  67:56

X:Z=(X:Y)*(Y:Z) =(5:8)*(4:7) = (5/8)*(4/7) = 5/14

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