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What is the ratio whose terms differ by 40 and the measure of which is \(\frac{2}{7}\) ?1. 36 : 762. 20 : 703. 16 : 564. 10 : 50 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 16 : 56 Given: Terms differ by 40. The measure is 2/7 Calculation: Let the terms be x and x + 40 ⇒ x/(x + 40) = 2/7 ⇒ 7x = 2x + 80 ⇒ 5x = 80 ⇒ x = 80/5 = 16 ⇒ x + 40 = 56 ∴ The ratio is 16 : 56. |
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