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    If x : y = 8 : 3, then (x - y) : (x + y) = ?
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    If x : y = 8 : 3, then (x - y) : (x + y) = ?

    A.

    2 : 5

    B.

    5 : 11

    C.

    5 : 2

    D.

    11 : 5

    Correct option is B

    Given:

    Ifx:y=8:3,then(xy):(x+y)=?If x : y = 8 : 3, then (x - y) : (x + y) = ? 

    Solution:

    x: y = 8: 3 

    Let x = 8a and y = 3a

    (x-y) : (x+ y) = (8a-3a):(8a+3a) = 5a : 11a = 5: 11

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