Question

The smallest integer which when substracted from both the terms of 6:7 gives a ratio less than 16:21 is​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Description for Correct answer:

6−x7−x<1621

126 - 21x < 112 - 16x

126 - 112 < 21x - 16x

14 < 5x

145<x

2.8 < x

x = 3 (From option)

Answer 2

Answer:

3

Step-by-step explanation:

6-x/7-x < 16/21

126-21x <112- 16x

14<5x

14/5<x

2.8<x

x=3