Ratio and Proportion 8. What is the ratio of x to y if (x - y): (x+y)=5:9? 2:5 7:2 a. b. C. 2:5 d. 2:7

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Ratio and Proportion
8. What is the ratio of x to y if (x - y) : (x + y) = 5:9?
a.
2:5
b. 7:2
c.
d.
2:5
2:7
Transcribed Image Text:Ratio and Proportion 8. What is the ratio of x to y if (x - y) : (x + y) = 5:9? a. 2:5 b. 7:2 c. d. 2:5 2:7
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