Quantitative Aptitude - Algebra - Simple Equations - If a and b are integers Quantitative Aptitude - Algebra - Simple Equations Question If a and b are integers of opposite signs such that (a + 3)^2 : b^2 = 9 : 1 and (a - 1)^2 : (b - 1)^2 = 4 : 1, then the ratio a^2 : b^2 is A) 9:4 ‘ B) 81:4 C) 1: 4 D) 25: 4 Answer Option (D) Solution As per the question from CAT 2017 - Quantitative Aptitude - Algebra - Simple Equations, We get 4 cases CASE - 1 a+3 = 3b a-1 = 2b-2 CASE - 2 a+3 = 3b a-1 = 2b + 2 C