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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If P : Q = 5 : 2, then (2P - 3Q) : (3P - 5Q) is equal to:

Options:

5 : 6

2 : 7

4 : 5

3 : 4

Correct Answer:

4 : 5

Explanation:

P : Q = 5 : 2

⇒ (2P - 3Q) : (3P - 5Q) = (2(5) + 3(2)) : (3(5) + 5(2))

⇒ (10 - 6) : (15 - 10)

⇒ 4 : 5.

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