What number should be subtracted from bo...

What number should be subtracted from both the terms of the ratio `11:15` so as make it as `2:3` ?

A

4

B

5

C

2

D

3

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The correct Answer is:

D

`(11-x)/(15-x)=(2)/(3)`
`rArr 33-3x=30-2x`
`rArr x=3`

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