SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 52

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

If P : Q = 5 : 2, then (2P - 3Q) : (3P - 5Q) is equal to:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 4 : 5

Understanding

Application

Given:

P : Q = 5 : 2

⇒ P = 5Q/2

 

(2P - 3Q) : (3P - 5Q)

Putting P = 5Q/2

⇒ (5Q – 3Q) : (15Q/2 – 5Q)

⇒ 2Q : (5Q/2)

⇒ 4 : 5