Question

Find $\frac{(x+y)}{(x-y)}$, if $x=\frac{5}{2}$ and $y=\frac{3}{2}.$

• A. 4
• B. 2
• C. $\frac{7}{2}$
• D. $\frac{9}{2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A 4

$x=\frac{5}{2}$ and $y=\frac{3}{2}$ (given)

$x+y=\frac{5}{2}+\frac{3}{2}=\frac{(5+3)}{2}=\frac{8}{2}=4$

$x-y=\frac{5}{2}-\frac{3}{2}=\frac{(5-3)}{2}=\frac{2}{2}=1$

$\Rightarrow \frac{(x+y)}{(x-y)}=\frac{4}{1}=4$