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    Question

    Determine the value that must be subtracted from 72 and 60

    to make the resulting numbers in the ratio 3:2.
    A 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 29 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 36 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the number be 'y'.

    (72 - y) : (60 - y) = 3 : 2

    тЖТ 2 ├Ч (72 - y) = 3 ├Ч (60 - y)

    тЖТ 144 - 2y = 180 - 3y

    тЖТ y = 36

    So, y = 36

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