If three numbers P, Q, R are in ratio 6 : 4 : 5, find the value of \(\frac{3p - q}{4q + r}\)
A
\(\frac{3}{2}\)
B
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
C
2
D
3
E
18
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
P : Q : r = 6 : 4 : 5
5 = 6 + 4 + 5
= 15
P = \(\frac{6}{15}\), q = \(\frac{4}{15}\), r = \(\frac{5}{15}\) = \(\frac{1}{3}\)
To find \(\frac{3p - q}{4q + r}\)
3p - q = 3 x \(\frac{6}{15}\) - \(\frac{4}{15}\)
\(\frac{18}{15}\) - \(\frac{4}{15}\) = \(\frac{14}{15}\)
∴ 4q + r = 4 x \(\frac{4}{15}\) + \(\frac{5}{15}\)
\(\frac{16}{15}\) = \(\frac{16}{15}\) + \(\frac{5}{15}\)
= \(\frac{21}{15}\)
\(\frac{14}{15}\) x \(\frac{15}{21}\) = \(\frac{14}{21}\)
= \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #32180)