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If a:b=3:8, find the value of
2a+b
5a−3b

.

  1. A
    9/14
  2. B
    14/9
  3. C
    −9/14
  4. D
    −14/9

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Given
b
a

=
8
3

, let a=3k and b=8k.
Substitute these values into the given expression:

2a+b
5a−3b

=
2(3k)+8k
5(3k)−3(8k)


2a+b
5a−3b

=
6k+8k
15k−24k

=
14k
−9k

=−
14
9

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If a:b=3:8, find the value of
2a+b
5a−3b

.
A
9/14
B
14/9
C
−9/14
D
−14/9

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