What must be subracted from each term of the
ratio 49:68 So that it becomes 3:4?
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Answer:
-8
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number to he subtracted be x.
Ratio = 49-x/68-x
49-x = 3
68-x 4
On cross-multiplication,
4×(49-x) = 3×(68-x)
196 - 4x = 204 - 3x
-4x + 3x = 204 - 196
-x = 8
Therefore x = -8
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