Question
Determine the value that must be subtracted from 72 and 60
to make the resulting numbers in the ratio 3:2.Solution
ATQ,
Let the number be 'y'.
(72 - y) : (60 - y) = 3 : 2
→ 2 × (72 - y) = 3 × (60 - y)
→ 144 - 2y = 180 - 3y
→ y = 36
So, y = 36
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