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y/x is a fraction. when we added 6 in denominator and 8 in numerator of the fraction, then we get ratio of 5 : 8. If sum of x and y is 25, then find t
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y/x is a fraction. when we added 6 in denominator and 8 in numerator of the fraction, then we get ratio of 5 : 8. If sum of x and y is 25, then find the value of ‘x’?

A.

7

B.

16

C.

18

D.

10

E.

14

Correct option is C

ATQ,

Given,
x+y = 25 ---- (ii)
From (i) and (ii) we get
-13y = - 91
y = 7
and x = 25 – 7 = 18

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