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Question
If x = y, the value of (3x + y) : (5x – 3y) is ______.
Options
1 : 2
2 : 1
3 : 2
2 : 3
Solution
If x = y, the value of (3x + y) : (5x – 3y) is 2 : 1.
Explanation:
`(3x + y)/(5x - 3y) = (3x + x)/(5x - 3x)` ...[∵ x = y]
= `(4x)/(2x)`
= 2 : 1
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