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    Question

    What number has to be added to each term of 5:6 to make

    the ratio 7:8?
    A 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the number to be added be x. According to the question, => (5 + x)/(6 + x) = 7/8 => 40 + 8x = 42 + 7x => x = 2

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