the least number that must be subtracted from each of the numbers 14,17,34and42 so that, the remainder are in proportional is
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Let the number which should be subtracted from 14, 17, 34, 42 such that the remainders are proportional is x
Now as given
(14-x): (17-x):: (34-x): (42-x) are proportional
Therefore
product of means= product of extremes
Hence, 2 should be subtracted from each number
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