Question

what number must be added to each term of the ratio 5:11 to make ratio 3:5​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the required number be x

5+x / 11+ x = 3/5

5( 5 + x ) = 3 ( 11 + x )

25 + 5x = 33 + 3x

5x - 3x = 33 -25

2x = 8

x = 8/2

x = 4