Solve the following pair of equations by the cross-multiplication method:
$\frac{x}{5} - \frac{y}{4} = \frac{9}{40}$
$\frac{x}{3} - \frac{y}{2} = \frac{5}{12}$

  • A
    $(\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{2})$
  • B
    $(\frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{2})$
  • C
    $(\frac{2}{2}, \frac{7}{4})$
  • D
    $(-\frac{2}{5}, \frac{3}{5})$

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