Question

Decrease 200 in the ratio 5:3

Answer 1

Answer:

120

Step-by-step explanation:

Old quantity : New quantity : : 5 : 3

Let the new quantity be x.

200 : x : : 5 : 3

The product of extremes = The product of means

200 × 3 = 5 × x

5x = 600

x = 600/5

x = 120

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