If x ∶ y = 5 ∶ 6,then 2x + 3y ∶ 3x + 5y is:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 28 : 45.
x ∶ y = 5 ∶ 6
⇒ x/y = 5/6
The value of (2x + 3y)/(3x + 5y) = (2 × 5 + 3 × 6)/(3 × 5 + 5 × 6)
⇒ (10 + 18)/(15 + 30)
⇒ 28/45 = 28 : 45