Question
I). 4p + 3q = 25 II). 5p + 2q =
26Â For each question below, two equations are provided. Solve these equations to determine the relationship between p and q.Solution
ATQ, 4p+3q=25→1×2 , 5p+2q=26-----→2×3 So, 8p+6q-15p-6q=50-78 Or, 7p=28, p=28/7=4 So, 3q=25-4×4=9 Or, q = 9/3 = 3 So, p > q
 If A:B = 7:9 and B:C = 3:5, then find A:B:C.
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