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If x:y = 2:5, find the value of (-x+3y):(2x+y)
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If x:y = 2:5, find the value of (-x+3y):(2x+y)

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let x=2t and y=5t

-x+3y = -2t+15t = 13t

2x+y = 4t+5t = 9t

So the ratio is 13t : 9t

So, the ratio is 13 : 9

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