Question

10. What least number should be added to each term of the ratio 7:13 to make the ratio 2:37
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The ratio of two no's 7:13

After adding one term, the ratio becomes 2:3

13+x

7+x

=

3

2

3(7+x)=2(13+x)

21+3x=26+2x

3x−2x=26−21

x=5