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The ratio of x to y is 3 : 4, and the ratio of x + 7 to y +
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24 Apr 2018, 01:55
24 Apr 2018, 01:55
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The ratio of x to y is 3 : 4, and the ratio of x + 7 to y + 7 is 4 : 5.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(\frac{x+14}{y+14}\) |
\(\frac{5}{6}\) |
A. The quantity in Column A is greater
B. The quantity in Column B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
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Re: The ratio of x to y is 3 : 4, and the ratio of x + 7 to y +
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24 Apr 2018, 03:23
24 Apr 2018, 03:23
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From 2 equations, solving for x and y gives, x= 21 and y =28.
x+14/y+14 = 35/42
=5/6
Hence C
x+14/y+14 = 35/42
=5/6
Hence C
Re: The ratio of x to y is 3 : 4, and the ratio of x + 7 to y +
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20 May 2018, 01:16
20 May 2018, 01:16
mohan514 wrote:
From 2 equations, solving for x and y gives, x= 21 and y =28.
x+14/y+14 = 35/42
=5/6
Hence C
x+14/y+14 = 35/42
=5/6
Hence C
can u please elaborate your solution.
