Mathematics
If (3a + 2b) : (5a + 3b) = 18 : 29, find (a : b).
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Answer
Given,
(3a + 2b) : (5a + 3b) = 18 : 29
Solving,
⇒ 29(3a + 2b) = 18(5a + 3b)
⇒ 87a + 58b = 90a + 54b
⇒ 58b - 54b = 90a - 87a
⇒ 4b = 3a
⇒
⇒ a : b = 4 : 3
Hence, a : b = 4 : 3.
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