Ratio of two numbers x and y is 2:5. If x is increased by 50% and y is increased by 8 then the new ratio becomes 3:10. what is the ratio 3y:(x+6)
Answers
A) 15:8
B) 8:15
C) 2:5
D) 5:2
E) 13:6
Let:   x = 2n   y = 5n   3n/(5n+5) = 3/10   30n = 3*(5n+5)   n = 1   So, x =2; y=5   3y/(x+6) = 15/8   15:8nswer = 15:8
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Ratio of two numbers x and y is 2:5. If x is increased by 50% and y is increased by 8 then the new ratio becomes 3:10. what is the ratio 3y:(x+6)