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b=18
a=30
a*b=540

Answer->D
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Explanation:
3a = 5b = 90
3a = 90
a = 30

5b = 90
b = 18

ab = 30*18
=540

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5 secs to ans this:

3a=90
a =90/3
a=30


5b=90
b=90/5
b=18
ab = 18*30 = 540

OA : D
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3a = 5b = 90

=> 3a = 90 => a = 30
=> 5b = 90 => b = 18

=> ab = 30 * 18 = 540

Answer D
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If 3a = 5b = 90, then ab =

(A) 60

(B) 270

(C) 420

(D) 540

(E) 775
Solution:

We see that a = 90/3 = 30 and b = 90/5 = 18. Therefore, ab = 30 x 18 = 540.

Answer: D
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