Question

The difference between two numbers is 70. The numbers are in ratio 5:3. Let the numbers be x and y (x > y). Select the correct equations.

• A. $x-y=70$
• B. $x+y=35$
• C. $3x-5y=0$
• D. $5x-3y=0$

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A

$x-y=70$

C

$3x-5y=0$

Accornding to first condition
$x-y=70$ _____(1)
According to second condition
$\frac{x}{y}=\frac{5}{3}$
$3x=5y$
$3x-5y=0$ ______(2)