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If (x+y):(x−y)=5:2, find the value of
x−4y
4x+5y

.

  1. A
    43/5
  2. B
    -5/43
  3. C
    -43/5
  4. D
    5/43

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Given:
x−y
x+y

=
2
5


Cross-multiplying to find the relation between x and y:

2(x+y)=5(x−y)
2x+2y=5x−5y
2y+5y=5x−2x
7y=3x
y
x

=
3
7


Let x=7k and y=3k. Substitute these values into the required expression:

x−4y
4x+5y

=
7k−4(3k)
4(7k)+5(3k)


=
7k−12k
28k+15k


=
−5k
43k

=−
5
43

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If (x+y):(x−y)=5:2, find the value of
x−4y
4x+5y

.
A
43/5
B
-5/43
C
-43/5
D
5/43

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