The ratio of the sum of two numbers and their difference is 5: 1. The ratio of the greater number to the smaller number is |
A) 2 : 3
B) 3 : 2
C) 5 : 1
D) 1 : 5
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Let the numbers be x and y. |
\[\therefore \] \[\frac{x+y}{x-y}=\frac{5}{1}\] |
\[\Rightarrow \] \[x+y=5x-5y\]\[\Rightarrow \]\[6y=4x\] |
\[\therefore \] \[x:y=3:2\] |
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