Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If x2 + 9y2 - 6xy = 0, then x : y is equal to:

Options:

3 : 2

1 : 3

3 : 1

2 : 3

Correct Answer:

3 : 1

Explanation:

x2 + 9y2 - 6xy = 0,

⇒ x2 + (3y)2 - 2.x.3y = 0,

⇒ (x - 3y)2 = 0

⇒ x - 3y = 0

⇒ x = 3y

⇒ x : y = 3 : 1