What must be subtracted from each term of the ratio 5:9 so that the ratio becomes3:7?
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let the number be x
according to question: 5-x:9-x=3:7
35-7x=27-3x
4x=8
x=2
Therefore the number required is 2.
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2
Step-by-step explanation:
=> 3(9-x)=7(5-x)
=> 27-3x = 35-7x
=> -3x+7x = 35-27
=> 4x = 8
=> x = 2
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