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What must be added to each term of the ratio 2 : 3, so that it may become equal to 4 : 5?


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3

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2

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9

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4

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The correct option is B

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Let the number to be added be x, then (2 + x):(3 + x) = 4 : 5

2+x3+x=455(2+x)=4(3+x)10+5x=12+4x5x4x=1210x=2


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