The formula to calculate the velocity of the ball after 3s is given by
v3=u−3g...(1)
The formula to calculate the velocity of the ball after 5s is given by
v5=u−5g...(2)
Divide equation (1) by equation (2) to obtain the required ratio.
v5v3=u−5gu−3g...(3)
Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (3) to calculate the required ratio.
v5v3====150−50150−301001205655+1
Comparing the above equation with the given expression, it can be written that x=5.