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What must be added to each term of the ratio 7 : 11, So as to make it equal to 3 : 4?

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Correct Answer: Option D
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{Let }}x{\text{ be added to each term}}. \cr & {\text{According to question}}, \cr & \frac{{ {7 + x} }}{{11 + x}} = \frac{3}{4} \cr & Or,\,33 + 3x = 28 + 4x \cr & Or,\,x = 5 \cr} $$
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Murali Krishna
Murali Krishna 5 years ago
Why did not assume the first ratio as 7x,11x and added by a constant K.
7x + K ÷ 11x + K = 3 ÷ 4.
Humsafar
Humsafar 5 years ago
Its correct
Priya
Priya 11 years ago
WHAT WILL BE THE ANSWER??? kindly need a detailed answer for this question..

Rajib Bhattacharyya
Rajib Bhattacharyya 11 years ago
yes this would be 5. But in mcq, right option is given as 6.5. Hope Admin will correct this.