Question

19 What must be subtracted from each term
of the ratio 3:2 So, that the ratio becomes
2:52​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number that needs to be subtracted be x.

$\frac{3 - x}{2 - x} = \frac{2}{52} \\ 52(3 - x) = 2(2 - x) \\ 156- 52x = 4 - 2x \\ 156 - 4 = 52x - 2x \\ 50x = 152 \\ x = \frac{152}{50} = \frac{76}{25}$