the ratio of two numbers is 2:3. if 6 is subtracted from the second number then the number which is subtracted from the first number so that the new ratio becomes the same as that of the previous, is _
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Let the two numbers be 2x and 3x.
According to question,
2x/3x = (2x-a)/(3x-6)
After cross multiplication, we get,
6x²-12x = 6x²-3xa
On simplifying the above equation, we get a = 4.
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According to question,
2x/3x = (2x-a)/(3x-6)
After cross multiplication, we get,
6x²-12x = 6x²-3xa
On simplifying the above equation, we get a = 4.
:-)
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