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  1. If x : y = 2 : 5, then (5x + 3y) : (5x – 3y) is equal to
    1. 5
    2. 3
    3. –3
    4. –5
Correct Option: D

x
=
2
(Given)
y5

∴ 
5x + 3y
5x − 3y

= 5
x
+ 3
y
5
x
− 3
y

(Dividing numerator and denominator by y)
= 5 ×
2
+ 3
5
5 ×
2
− 3
5

=
2 + 3
= −5
2 − 3

Second Method :
Marks of Q =
n
× R
m

(Where m = 2, n = 5, R = 120)
=
5
× 120 = 300
2



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