Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If a : b = 7 : 2 , then find the value of \(\frac{a + b}{a - b}\) .

Options:

\(\frac{9}{4}\)

\(\frac{9}{2}\)

\(\frac{9}{5}\)

\(\frac{4}{5}\)

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{9}{5}\)

Explanation:

a : b   =  7 : 2

\(\frac{a + b }{a - b}\)= \(\frac{7 + 2}{7 - 2}\)  = \(\frac{9}{5}\)