Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
If $x:y = 1:2$, find the value of $(2x+y)/(x+2y)$.
A1
B2/3
C4/5
D1/2
✓ Correct Answer: C — 4/5
Substitute x=1, y=2 into the expression: (2*1 + 2) / (1 + 2*2) = 4/5.
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