Comparing combinations with repetitions

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Given $x,y,n\in\mathbb{N}^+$, and $x<y$, which quantity among

$$ p=\frac{\binom{x+n-1}{n}}{\binom{y+n-1}{n}}\,\,\,\text{ and }\,\,\,q=\frac{\binom{n+1}{n-1}}{\binom{n+2}{n}} $$

is greater?

I tried to use the technique presented in this post Compare ratios of dispositions and combinations, but without success.

I apologize in case it is a trivial question. Thanks however for your help!