Q322
How much will be decreased to each terms of ratio 16 : 19, so that it will be 7 : 6?
A.
37
AnswerB.
36
C.
35
D.
34
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Let, each term be 16a and 19a, and the number subtracted from it is x.⇒ 96a - 6x = 133a - 7x
⇒ x = 133a - 96a
⇒ x = 37a
Hence, the number will be the multiple of 37.
So, from option A is a right answer.