Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If a : b = 7 : 3, then find the value of \(\frac{a + b}{a - b}\) . 

Options:

\(\frac{5}{2}\)

\(\frac{4}{3}\)

\(\frac{7}{2}\)

\(\frac{5}{3}\)

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{5}{2}\)

Explanation:

a : b   =  7 : 3

\(\frac{a + b }{a - b}\)= \(\frac{7 + 3}{7 - 3}\)  = \(\frac{10}{4}\) =  \(\frac{5}{2}\)