Question

10. What number must be added to each term of the ratio 9:16 to make the ratio 2: 3?​

Answer 1

Let the number be added to the each term be x

According to the question

16+x

9+x

=

3

2

27+3x=32+2x

3x−2x=32−27

x=5

Therefore, 5 to be added in each term of the ratio 9:16 to make the ratio 2:3.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

5

Answer: Let x be the required number. Hence, 5 must be added to each term of the ratio 9 : 16 to make it 2 : 3....

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