If 3/p = 6 and 3/q = 15 then p - q = ?
2023
If 3/p = 6 and 3/q = 15 then p - q = ?
- A.
1/3
- B.
2/5
- C.
3/10
- D.
5/6
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Correct answer: C
Answer: 3/10
From 3/p = 6, solve for p: p = 3/6 = 1/2.
From 3/q = 15, solve for q: q = 3/15 = 1/5.
Compute p - q: 1/2 - 1/5 = (5 - 2)/10 = 3/10.
Therefore, p - q = 3/10.