Question

What number must be added to each term of the ratio 3: 5 to make it 11 :
Let the number to be added be . Then,
(3 + x) : (5 1) = 11 :12​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Let the number be added to the each term be x

According to the question

16+x

9+x

=

3/2

27+3x=32+2x/

3x−2x=32−27

x=5

Therefore, 5 to be added in each term of the ratio 9:16 to make the ratio 2:3.