Question
Which of the following forms a pair of equivalent rational numbers?
Answer: Option B
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When we have to compare two rational numbers, we first make their denominators equal and then compare their numerators.
Consider 2440 and 3550. LCM of 40 and 50 is 200.
⟹(24×5)(40×5)=120200
and (35×4)(50×4)=140200≠120200.
Thus, 2440 and 3550 are not equivalent.
Considering −2535 and 55−77, LCM of 35 and 77 is 385.
⟹(−25×11)(35×11)=−275385
and (55×5)(−77×5)=−275385.
Thus, −2535 and 55−77 are equivalent rational numbers.
Similarly, on checking the remaining options we find that −2535 and 55−77 is the only pair of equivalent rational numbers.
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