If 25% of (P + Q) = 75% of (P - Q), then find the ratio P : Q.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 2:1.
25% of (P + Q) = 75% of (P – Q)
⇒ 25(P + Q) = 75(P – Q)
⇒ P + Q = 3(P – Q)
⇒ P + Q = 3P – 3Q
⇒ 4Q = 2P
⇒ P/Q = 2/1
⇒ P : Q = 2 : 1