A ratio in the simplest form is $3 : 5 .$
If its antecedent is $21,$ find the consequent.

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Solution

The given ratio is $3 : 5 .$
Ratio $=$ Antecedent : Consequent
For converting antecedent to $21,$ So, multiply the given ratio by $7 .$
Ratio $= 3 : 5$
$= 3 \times 7 : 5 \times 7$
$= 21 : 35$
Hence, the required consequent of the given fraction is $35 .$

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