Question

Given p:q = 17:7, and p - q =210, find p + q?
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Answer 1

`\sf \: p + q = 504`

Explanation:

Let's assume that,

→ p = 17x

→ q = 7x

Forming the equation,

→ 17x - 7x = 210

Now the value of x will be,

→ 17x - 7x = 210

→ 10x = 210

→ x = 210/10

→ [ x = 21 ]

Then the value of p and q is,

→ p = 17x = 17(21) = 357

→ q = 7x = 7(21) = 147

The value of p + q will be,

→ p + q

→ 357 + 147

→ 504

Hence, the answer is 504.