Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
What number must be added to each term of 2:5 to make it 1:2?
A1
B2
C3
D4
✓ Correct Answer: A — 1
(2+x)/(5+x) = 1/2 => 4+2x = 5+x => x = 1.
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