Q.If \((3x - 2y) : (x + 3y) = 5 : 6\), then what is the value of the ratio \(x : y\)?

\[ \frac{3x - 2y}{x + 3y} = \frac{5}{6} \] Or, \[ 6(3x - 2y) = 5(x + 3y) \] \[ 18x - 12y = 5x + 15y \] \[ 18x - 5x = 15y + 12y \] \[ 13x = 27y \] \[ \frac{x}{y} = \frac{27}{13} \] \[ x : y = 27 : 13 \] (Answer)
Similar Questions