If P : Q = 5 : 2, then (2P - 3Q) : (3P - 5Q) is equal to:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
P : Q = 5 : 2
⇒ (2P - 3Q) : (3P - 5Q) = (2(5) + 3(2)) : (3(5) + 5(2))
⇒ (10 - 6) : (15 - 10)
⇒ 4 : 5.
If P : Q = 5 : 2, then (2P - 3Q) : (3P - 5Q) is equal to:
Correct answer: option 3
P : Q = 5 : 2
⇒ (2P - 3Q) : (3P - 5Q) = (2(5) + 3(2)) : (3(5) + 5(2))
⇒ (10 - 6) : (15 - 10)
⇒ 4 : 5.