Solving a Fractional Equation: x/y=3/5

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The equation x/y = 3/5 indicates that x and y must have the same sign, either both positive or both negative. If both are positive, then x is less than y. Conversely, if both are negative, x can be greater than y, as illustrated by the example x = -3 and y = -5. The conclusion is that the relationship between x and y depends on their signs, leading to the possibility of multiple correct answers. Therefore, the answer to the equation is not definitive without additional context regarding the signs of x and y.
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If \frac{x}{y}=\frac{3}{5} then

(A) x<y ( B) x> y (C)x=y (D)noon of these
 
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none of these acually
x/y>0
=> x and y have same sign
if both r +ve
x<y
but if both r -ve
eg x=-3 , y=-5
then x/y=3/5
but
x>y
 
As aiglet said, it will depend if both numbers are positive or if both numbers are negative.

if in doubt, circle both =)
 
Invictious said:
As aiglet said, it will depend if both numbers are positive or if both numbers are negative.

if in doubt, circle both =)
Circle both? There were four answers, one of which was "none of these".
 
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