alleryIf a>b>0 and (a+b):(a−b)=7:3, determine a:b.
A7:3
B4:3
C5:2
D2:5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 5:2
Adding and subtracting the ratio terms gives a:b=(7+3):(7−3)=5:2.
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