Question
What number should be subtracted from both 36 and 28 so
that the resulting numbers are in the ratio of 7:5?Solution
Let the required number be 'y'.
ATQ, (36 - y) :(28 - y) = 7:5
Or, 5 X (36 - y) = 7 X (28 - y)
Or, 180 - 5y = 196 - 7y
Or, 2y = 16
So, 'y' = 8
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