What must be subtracted from each term of 15 : 19 so that the ratio of new numbers become 3 : 4?

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Option 1 : 3
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Given:

Original numbers: 15 and 19

New ratio: 3 : 4

Formula used:

If x is subtracted from each term, the new numbers become (15 - x) and (19 - x).

New ratio equation: (15 - x) / (19 - x) = 3 / 4

Calculation:

(15 - x) / (19 - x) = 3 / 4

⇒ 4 × (15 - x) = 3 × (19 - x)

⇒ 60 - 4x = 57 - 3x

⇒ 60 - 57 = 4x - 3x

⇒ 3 = x

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

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