What must be added to each term of the ratio 49 68 so that it becomes 3 4 ........

Quant (SSC) Ratio, Proportion

What must be added to each term of the ratio 49 : 68 so that it becomes 3 : 4?

Let x must be added. then,
= 49 + x /68 + x
= 3/4
⇔ 4(49 + x) = 3(68 + x)
⇔ x = 8.
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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