What minimum number must be added to each term of the ratio 2 :5, so that it may equal to 5 : 6
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
\(\frac{2R + Q}{5R + Q}\) = \(\frac{5}{6}\)
⇒ 12 R + 6Q = 25R + 5Q
⇒ Q = 13R
⇒ Q must be multiple of 13
Therefore 26 is the answer