The ratio between x and y is 8/5; x and y are decreased by 5, what is the ratio between the new values of x and y?
Choose the correct choice from the following choices
A) 8/5 B) 5/8 C) 4 D) 5 E) It Cannot Be Determined
Ratio = 8k/5k = 8/5, 16/10, etc.   x and y are decreased by 5 --&gt; (8k - 5)/(5k - 5)   New ratio can be 3/0, 11/5, etc.   Answer: It Cannot Be Determined
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The ratio between x and y is 8/5; x and y are decreased by 5, what is the ratio between the new values of x and y?