A woman reduces her weight in the ratio 7:5.What does her weight become if originally it was 84kg?

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Solution

Let the weight after reduction be x.
∴ 84/x = 7/5
⇒ x = 84/7 × 5 = 60
Her weight becomes 60 kg if originally it was 84kg.

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A woman reduces her weight in the ratio 7:5.What does her weight become if originally it was 84kg?

Let the weight after reduction be x. ∴ 84/x = 7/5 ⇒ x = 84/7 × 5 = 60 Her weight becomes 60 kg if originally it was 84kg.

Let the weight after reduction be x.
∴ 84/x = 7/5
⇒ x = 84/7 × 5 = 60
Her weight becomes 60 kg if originally it was 84kg.