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  • 23-04-2021
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NUMBER THEORY The ratio of two less than a number to six more than that
number is 2 to 3. Which of the following numbers is it?
A8
B 18
C 22
D 24

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Answer:

B 18.

Step-by-step explanation:

(n - 2) /(n + 6) = 2/3    Cross multiply:

2n + 12 = 3n - 6

18 = n.

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