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If 40% of x = 15% of y, then (y - x)/(y + x) is-1. 5∶42. 5∶11 3. 11∶54. 4∶5 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 5∶11 Given: 40/100) × x = (15/100) × y Calculation: 40/100) × x = (15/100) × y ⇒ x/y = 15/40 ⇒ x/y = 3/8 ⇒ x ∶ y = 3p∶ 8p ⇒ (y - x)/(y + x) = (8p - 3p)/(8p + 3p) ⇒ (y - x)/(y + x) = 5p/11p ∴ (y - x) ∶ (y + x) = 5∶ 11 The Correct option is 2 i.e. 5∶11 |
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