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If a : b = c : d, then (ma + nc)/(mb + nd) is equal to ______.

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If a : b = c : d, then `(ma + nc)/(mb + nd)` is equal to ______.

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  • m : n

  • dm : cn

  • an : mb

  • a : b

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Solution

If a : b = c : d, then `(ma + nc)/(mb + nd)` is equal to a : b.

Explanation:

Let `a/b = c/d = k`, so a = kb and c = kd. 

Then `(ma + nc)/(mb + nd) = k(mb + nd)/(mb + nd) = k = a/b`.

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Chapter 7: Ratio and Proportion - COMPETENCY-FOCUSED QUESTIONS [Page 116]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 7 Ratio and Proportion
COMPETENCY-FOCUSED QUESTIONS | Q 42. | Page 116
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