Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If x : y = 5 : 2, then find the value of \(\frac{x + y}{x - y}\)

Options:

\(\frac{8}{3}\)  

\(\frac{7}{1}\)  

\(\frac{7}{3}\)  

\(\frac{8}{1}\)  

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{7}{3}\)  

Explanation:

x : y   =  5 : 2

\(\frac{x + y }{x - y}\)= \(\frac{5 + 2}{5 - 2}\)  = \(\frac{7}{3}\)