What number should be added to or subtracted from each term of the ratio 17 : 24 so that it becomes equal 1 : 2.



What number should be added to or subtracted from each term of the ratio 17 : 24 so that it becomes ..

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Subtract 6 from both terms, making it 11 : 18. Then add 3 to both terms, making it 14 : 21. Lastly subtract 7 from both terms, resulting in the desired ratio of 1 : 2.

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