Chapter 8.2, Problem 7PSA

To determine

To find:The ratio of x and y from the given relation in x and y.

Answer to Problem 7PSA

The required ratio of x and y is 5:3

Explanation of Solution

Given information Relation between x and y, i.e., $3\text{x=5y}$

Formula used

Keep the x and y in terms of ratio from the relation

Calculation

Given.

  $\begin{array}{l}3\text{x=5y}\\ \Rightarrow \frac{\text{x}}{\text{y}}=\frac{5}{3}\\ \Rightarrow \text{x}:\text{y}=5:3\end{array}$