Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
If x:y = 2:3, find (5x-2y) : (5x+2y).
A4:16
B1:4
C1:3
D2:5
✓ Correct Answer: B — 1:4
(5*2 - 2*3) : (5*2 + 2*3) = (10-6) : (10+6) = 4:16 = 1:4.
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