Question

What number must be subtracted from each term of the ratio 15:23. so that the ratio became 7:15​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the no. are 15x and 23x

then

for ratio to be 7/15

subtact 8x from both no.

then

it is

7x/15x

=7/15

Answer 2

Answer:

sum of ratios 1 =15+23=38 sum of ratio 2=7+15=22 THEN WE HAVE TO SUBTRACT 38-22=16 answer