Question

what should be added to each term of the ratio 3 : 8 so that it may become equal to 2 : 3 ​

Answer 1

Answer:

7

Step-by-step explanation:

3+x/8+x= 2/3

3(3+x)= 2(8+x)

9+3x= 16+2x

9+3x-2x= 16

9+x= 16

x= 16-9

x= 7

7 is the answer.