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If \( \large\frac{x}{y} =\frac{3}{5} \), then \( \large\frac{5x+2y}{5x - 2y}\) is equal to


A) 3

B) 5

C) \( \frac{2}{5} \)

D) \( \frac{5}{2} \)

Correct Answer:
B) 5

Description for Correct answer:

\( \large\frac{x}{y}= \frac{3}{5} => 5x = 3y \) then,

\( \large\frac{5x + 2y}{5x – 2y} = \frac{3y+2y}{3y – 2y}= \frac{5y}{y} = 5 \)


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