Question

What number must be added to each term of the ratio 9:16 to make the ratio 2:3?
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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.