Question

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

• A. The two quantities are equal
• B. The quantity in column B is greater
• C. The quantity in column A is greater
• D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

\(\frac{a}{a+b}=\frac{c}{c+d}\)
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