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Which of the two ratios ` 4 : 9 and 5 : 8` is greater ?

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  13. Express the ratio 3/5 : 7/9 in the lowest terms.

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  14. The mean proportional between 4 and 8 is 6. (True/False)

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  15. If 7 3/4 : 11 2/3 = 93 : ( 2x + 10), then what is the value of x ?

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  16. If x : y = 5 : 6 and y : z = 3 : 7 , then find x : z.

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  17. If a : b =2 : 3 ," then find "(3a - b) : ( 2a+ 3b).

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  18. Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4 When 7 is added to each, the r...

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  19. What is the compounded ratio of 6 1/2 : 8 2/3 and 3 3/4 : 5 1/3?

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  20. If (x + 2) , 3, (3x-4) and 6 are in proportion, Find x .

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