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Which of the following forms a pair of equivalent rational numbers?


Options:
A .   2440 and 3550
B .   2535 and 5577
C .   815 and 2448
D .   972 and 321
Answer: Option B
:
B

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)=140200120200
Thus, 2440 and 3550 are not equivalent.
Considering 2535 and 5577, LCM of 35 and 77 is 385.
(25×11)(35×11)=275385
and     (55×5)(77×5)=275385.
Thus,  2535 and 5577 are equivalent rational numbers.
Similarly, on checking the remaining options we find that 2535 and 5577 is the only pair of equivalent rational numbers.



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