Question

increase R700 in the ratio 3:2​

Answer 1

Required increased quantity is R1050.

Tips:

To increase A in the ratio x : y (where x > y), we have to perform the following

• $\boxed{A\times\dfrac{x}{y}}$ (improper fraction)

To decrease A in the ratio x : y (where x < y), we have to perform the following

• $\boxed{A\times\dfrac{x}{y}}$ (proper fraction)

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have to increase R700 in the ratio 3 : 2, we multiply the quantity by the improper fraction of 3 : 2, that is, by $\dfrac{3}{2}$

So, the required quantity

=R700 × $\dfrac{3}{2}$

= R1050

Since R1050 > R700, then clearly the increase is done.