WAEC Mathematics 2001 Question 18

Question 18

Ratio, Percentages and Rates

If (4m + 3n)/(4m − 3n) = 5/2, find the ratio m:n

  1. A.7 : 4
  2. B.4 : 3
  3. C.3 : 4
  4. D.4 : 7
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (7 : 4)

Explanation

8m + 6n = 20m − 15n, so 21n = 12m and m : n = 21 : 12 = 7 : 4.