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Q · Ratio and ProportionMedium · 45s
If x : y = 3 : 1, then x₃ – y₃ : x₃ + y₃ = ?
TopicRatio and Proportion
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option A - 13 : 14