Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

If (3a – 5b) : (2a – 3b) = 5 : 2 , then a : b is equal to ?

Options:

3 : 7

2 : 5

5 : 4

4 : 5

Correct Answer:

5 : 4

Explanation:

⇒ \(\frac{3a - 5b}{2a - 3b}\) = \(\frac{5}{2}\)

⇒ 6a - 10b = 10a - 15b

⇒ 4a = 5b

⇒ \(\frac{a}{b}\) = \(\frac{5}{4}\) or a : b = 5 : 4