Question

Find the number that must be subtracted from each term of the ratio 27 : 43 to make it
7:15

Answer 1

Answer:

13

Step-by-step explanation:

If we multiply 7 and 15 by 2, we get 14 and 30.

So, the ratio must be 14 : 30, which can be simplified further to get 7 : 15.

To get 14, (27 - 14) 13 must be subtracted from 27, and,

To get 30, (43 - 30) 13 must be subtracted from 43.

So, 13 must be subtracted from each term of the ratio 27 : 43 to make it 7 : 15.