Question

What number must be subtracted from each term of the ratio 15:33 so that ratio becomes 2:5?

Answer 1

Let the unknown number be x

ATQ:-

=> 5(15-x) = 2(33-x)

=> 75-5x = 66-2x

=> 5x-2x = 75-66

=> 3x = 9

=> x = 9/3

=> x=3(Ans)

Answer 2

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