Question 129

What number should be added to or subtracted from each term of the ratio 17 : 24 so that it becomes equal to 1 : 2 ?

Solution

let the number needed to be subtracted from 17:24 be y

hence

$$\frac{17-y}{24-y}$$ = $$\frac{1}{2}$$

34 - 2y = 24 - y

y = 10


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