Question

What is the ratio whose terms defer by 40 and measure of which is 2/7

Answer 1

Correct option is
A
16 : 56
Let ratio be x and x+40
then
x+40
x
​
=
7
2
​

⇒7x=2(x+40
⇒7x=2x+80
⇒5x=80
⇒x=16
Required Ratio=16:56


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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let ratio be x and x+40

then

x+40

x

=

7

2

⇒7x=2(x+40

⇒7x=2x+80

⇒5x=80

⇒x=16

Required Ratio=16:56