Question

What must be added to each term of the ratio 7:11, So as to make it equal to 3:4?
A.8
B.7.5
C.6.5
D.5

Answer 1

Answer:

-5.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the taken no. be x.

A/Q , [7-x]/[11-x] = 3/4

⇒ 28 - 4x = 33 - 3x

⇒ x = 28 - 33

∴ x = - 5.