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Question below is followed by two statements, labelled (A) and (B). Decide whether the data given in the statements is sufficient for answering the question.
Given Information Column A Column B \(\frac{a}{a+b}\) = \(\frac {c}{c+d}\) cb ad
Question below is followed by two statements, labelled (A) and (B). Decide whether the data given in the statements is sufficient for answering the question.
| Given Information | Column A | Column B |
| \(\frac{a}{a+b}\) = \(\frac {c}{c+d}\) | cb ad |
Updated On: Oct 7, 2024
- The two quantities are equal
- The quantity in column B is greater
- The quantity in column A is greater
- The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
\(\frac{a}{a+b}=\frac{c}{c+d}\)
On solving, we get by cross multiplying,
\(\Rightarrow\;\)\(ac + ad = ac + bc\)
\(\Rightarrow\;\)\(\text{ad = bc Hence Column A = Column B}\)
The correct option is (A): The two quantities are equal
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