Question

11. What quantity must be subtracted from each
term of the ratio 9 : 17 to make it equal to
1:3?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer :

• Answer is 5.

To find :

• What quantity must be subtracted from each term of the ratio 9 : 17 to make it equal to 1 : 3

Solution :

• Let the Quantity to be subtracted be x

According to question,

》9 - x / 17 - x = 1/3

》27 - 3x = 17 - x

》3x - x = 27 - 17

》2x = 10

》x = 10/2

》x = 5

Hence , Answer is 5.

Verification :

》9 - x / 17 - x = 1/3

》9 - 5 / 17 - 5 = 1/3

》4/12 = 1/3

》1/3 = 1/3

Hence , Verified.