What quantity must be substracted from each term of ratio 9:17 to it equal to 1:3
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Let x be subtracted from both the terms of the given ratio.
∴ By the problem,
(9-x)/(17-x)=1/3
⇒27- 3x= 17 - x
⇒2x=10
⇒x=5.
Hence, the quantity to be subtracted is 5. (Ans.)
∴ By the problem,
(9-x)/(17-x)=1/3
⇒27- 3x= 17 - x
⇒2x=10
⇒x=5.
Hence, the quantity to be subtracted is 5. (Ans.)
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