Problem: The ratio of gold and silver in an ornament weighing 42 gram 4 : 3. How much gold will need to be added to make the ratio of gold and silver 5 : 3?
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Correct Answer: ans: 6 grams gold will need to be added to make the ratio of gold and silver 5 : 3.
Explanation:
The amount of gold in the ornament is = (42 x$\frac{4}{7}$) = 24 grams
The amount of silver in the ornament is = 42 – 24 = 18 grams
Let, x grams of gold to be added to make the ratio 5 : 3
According to question, $\frac{24+x}{18}$ = $\frac{5}{3}$
=> 72 + 3x = 90
=> 3x = 90 – 72
=> 3x = 18
x = 6