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What must be subtracted from each term is the ratio 7:4 so that it becomes 5:2. |
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Answer» Let x must be subtracted from each of 7 : 4 then \(\frac{7 - x}{4 - x} = \frac{5}{2}\) ⇒ 14 – 2x = 20 – 5x 5x – 2x = 20 – 14 3x = 6 ⇒ x= 2. |
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