What number should be subtracted from both term of the ratio 15 : 19 in order to make it 2 : 3?
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Given :-
Ratio = 15:19
To Find :-
What number should be subtracted
Solution :-
Let the number to be subtracted be x
15 - x/19 - x = 2/3
2(19 - x) = 3(15 - x)
38 - 2x = 45 - 3x
38 - 45 = 2x - 3x
-7 = -x
7 = x
Hence
7 should be subtracted
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