Question

Given that x:y=5:1 find 4x+5y:3x

Answer 1

5:3

Explanation:

When the ratio says x:y=5:1, it means that x is 5 times greater than y. So, plug in 5 for x and 1 for y.

4(5)+5(1):3(5)

20+5:15

25:15 , if simplified then the ratio 5:3