Equivalent ratios are obtained by multiplying or dividing both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number. Multiplying both 5 and 7 by 2 gives 10 : 14.
Let the numbers be 4x and 5x. Their LCM is the product of their unique prime factors, which is 4 * 5 * x = 20x. Given 20x = 180, so x = 9. The smaller number is 4x = 4 * 9 = 36.
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If a : b = 2 : 3, b : c = 4 : 5, and c : d = 6 : 7, find a : d.
To find a : d, multiply all the ratios together: (a/b) * (b/c) * (c/d) = (2/3) * (4/5) * (6/7) = 48 / 105. Simplify by dividing by 3 to get 16 / 35. Ratio is 16 : 35.
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A certain sum is divided between A and B in the ratio 4 : 5. If A receives Rs. 200, then the sum is:
Let present ages be x and 2x. 5 years back: (x - 5) / (2x - 5) = 1 / 3. Cross-multiplying: 3x - 15 = 2x - 5 => x = 10. Present ages are 10 and 20. After 5 years, ages will be 15 and 25. Ratio is 15 : 25 = 3 : 5.
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An alloy contains copper and zinc in the ratio 5 : 3. If it contains 24 grams of zinc, the total weight of the alloy is: