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If the sum of two quantities is equal to six times their difference, then find the ratio of the two quantities.
Question

If the sum of two quantities is equal to six times their difference, then find the ratio of the two quantities.

A.

7:5

B.

3:7

C.

4:9

D.

5:2

Correct option is A

Given:

The sum of the two quantities equals six times their difference:
x + y = 6(x - y)

Solution:

Expand and simplify the equation:

x + y = 6x - 6y
Rearranging terms:
x - 6x + y + 6y = 0
-5x + 7y = 0

Solve for the ratio:

Rewriting the equation:
5x = 7y
x / y = 7 / 5

The ratio of the two quantities is 7:5.

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