If x : y = 3 : 4, what is (4x + 5y) : (5x − 2y)?

A. 32 : 9

B. 7 : 32

C. 16 : 7

D. 32 : 7

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Answer: D. 32 : 7

Answer: (D) 32 : 7

Shortcut: put x = 3, y = 4.

4x + 5y = 12 + 20 = 32 and 5x − 2y = 15 − 8 = 7. Ratio = 32 : 7.

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