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If X : Y = 11 : 5, then what is the value of (X-Y) : (X + Y)?
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If X : Y = 11 : 5, then what is the value of (X-Y) : (X + Y)?

A.

6:15

B.

3:8

C.

5:16

D.

8:3

Correct option is B

Given:
- X : Y = 11 : 5
Solution:
Let X = 11k and Y = 5k. Then:
(X - Y) = 6k and (X + Y) = 16k
So, the ratio (X - Y) : (X + Y) = 6k : 16k = 3 : 8

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