A) 2 : 3
B) 3 : 2
C) 5 : 1
D) 1 : 5
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
[b] Let the greater and smaller be a and b, respectively \[\frac{a+b}{a-b}=\frac{5}{1}\] Applying componendo and dividendo rule, we get \[\frac{(a+b)+(a-b)}{(a+b)-(a-b)}=\frac{5+1}{5-1}\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[\frac{2a}{2b}=\frac{6}{4}\]\[\Rightarrow \]\[a:b=3:2\] |
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