Math, asked by Anonymous, 1 year ago

what should be added to each term of the ratio 7:9 so that the ratio becomes 5:6

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Answered by swathimenon303

three is the answer
7+3=10

9+3=12

10:12=5:6

Answered by Swarup1998

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Let, x be added.

Then,
$\frac{7 + x}{9 + x} = \frac{5}{6} \\ or \: 42 + 6x = 45 + 5x \\ or \: 6x - 5x = 45 - 42 \\ or \: x = 3$

So, 3 is to be added to each term.

I HOPE THAT THIS HELPS YOU.

Anonymous: thank u

Anonymous: thanks bro

Swarup1998: u r welcome...

Anonymous: bro can u do this , in the ratio 7:8,if the consequent is 40 what is the antcedent

Swarup1998: 7: 8 = 35 : 40. so, antecedent = 35.

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