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If P : Q = 5 : 2, then (2P - 3Q) : (3P - 5Q) is equal to:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Since P:Q=5:2P:Q=5:2, take P=5xP=5x and Q=2xQ=2x.

2P−3Q=10x−6x=4x2P-3Q=10x-6x=4x

3P−5Q=15x−10x=5x3P-5Q=15x-10x=5x

So,

(2P−3Q):(3P−5Q)=4x:5x=4:5(2P-3Q):(3P-5Q)=4x:5x=4:5

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