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If a and b are nonzero integers such that 2a = 5b, then each of the
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If a and b are nonzero integers such that \(2a = 5b\), then each of the following must be true EXCEPT
A. \(0 < \frac{b}{a} < 1\)
B. ab is positive.
C. On the number line, b lies between 0 and a.
D. The ratio of a to b is equivalent to \(\frac{10}{4}\)
E. a – b is positive.
A. \(0 < \frac{b}{a} < 1\)
B. ab is positive.
C. On the number line, b lies between 0 and a.
D. The ratio of a to b is equivalent to \(\frac{10}{4}\)
E. a – b is positive.
Re: If a and b are nonzero integers such that 2a = 5b, then each of the
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16 Apr 2021, 22:17
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A. b/a = 2/5
True.
B. Since the ratio of a and b is positive, then they must be same sign.
So, product must also be positive. True.
C. If a = 5, b = 2. True.
Even if a = -5, b = -2. True.
D. Similar to A. True.
E. If a = 5, b = 2. True.
But if a = -5, b = -2, a-b is negative. False.
Hence, E is the answer.
True.
B. Since the ratio of a and b is positive, then they must be same sign.
So, product must also be positive. True.
C. If a = 5, b = 2. True.
Even if a = -5, b = -2. True.
D. Similar to A. True.
E. If a = 5, b = 2. True.
But if a = -5, b = -2, a-b is negative. False.
Hence, E is the answer.
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