How to find a number which when subtracted from each of the terms of the ratio 19 : 31 reducing...
Course : CA Foundation
Topic : Ratio
Learning Objective:
How to solve word problem relating to ratios and math operations?
Concepts:
A ratio is a comparison of the sizes of two or more quantities of the same kind by division.
Both the terms of a ratio can be multiplied or divided by the same non-zero number.
Usually a ratio is expressed in lowest terms.
The order of the terms in a ratio is important.
Ratio exists only between quantities of the same kind. Quantities to be compared must be in same units.
To compare two ratios, convert them into equivalent like fractions.
Exercise 1(A):
Question 23:
The number which when subtracted from each of the terms of the ratio 19 : 31 reducing it to 1 : 4 is …?
Option (A) : 15
Option (B) : 5
Option (C) : 1
Option (D) : None of these
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