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    Question

    What is the ratio whose terms differ by 42 and the

    measure of which is 3/5?
    A 2:7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3:5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5:9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4:9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the ratio be x : (x + 42). Then,  => x/(x + 42) = 3/5 => 5x = 3x + 126 => x = 63 ∴  Required ratio = 63:105 = 3:5

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