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10 times the numerator exceeds 5 times the denominator by 30. The equation satisfying the statement is


A

10x – 5y = 30

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10y-5x = 30

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C

Both (a) and (b)

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C

Both (a) and (b)


Let the numerator of a fraction be x and denominator be y.

10 times the numerator (10x) exceeds 5times denominator (5y) by 30 (10x-5y = 30)

If numerator is y and denominator x, the equation becomes 10y – 5x = 30


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