Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If $\frac{2a^2-3b^2}{a^2+b^2}=\frac{2}{41}$, then $a:b$ =

Options:

5 : 4

25 : 16

16 : 25

4 : 5

Correct Answer:

5 : 4

Explanation:

Given,

$\frac{2a^2-3b^2}{a^2+b^2}=\frac{2}{41}$

82a2 - 123b2 = 2a2 + 2b2

= 80a2 = 125b2

= a2 : b2 = 25 : 16

a : b = 5 : 4