Question
Download Solution PDFIf 2x + 7y : 4x - 3y :: 8 : 3, then x : y is:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven:
2x + 7y : 4x - 3y :: 8 : 3
Concept used:
If A : B :: C : D then (B × C) = (A × D)
Calculation:
According to the concept,
(2x + 7y) × 3 = (4x - 3y) × 8
⇒ 6x + 21y = 32x - 24y
⇒ 26x = 45y
⇒ x/y = 45/26
⇒ x : y = 45 : 26
∴ x : y is 45 : 26.
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