Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
What number must be added to each term of the ratio 7:13 so that it becomes 2:3?
A5
B2
C3
D1
✓ Correct Answer: A — 5
(7+x)/(13+x) = 2/3 => 21+3x = 26+2x => x = 5.
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