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Which is the least number, which when subtracted from both the numerator and the denominator of the ratio $\frac{80}{70}$ , gives $\frac{13}{11}$ ?

Options:

A . 5

B . 10

C . 15

D . 20

Answer: Option C
:
C

Solving conventionally,

Let x be the required number

$\frac{80 - x}{70 - x} = \frac{13}{11}$

880 – 11x = 910 – 13x

2x = 30

x= 15

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