If the sum of two quantities is equal to three times their

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If the sum of two quantities is equal to three times their difference, then the ratio of the two
quantities is

1. 1 : 3
2. 3 : 1
3. 2 : 1
4. 2 : 3

Correct Option: C

x + y = 3 (x – y)
⇒ x + y = 3x – 3y Þ 2x = 4y

⇒	x	=	2	⇒ x : y = 2 : 1
	y		1