Question:What number should be subtracted from both the terms of the ratio `15 : 19` so as to make it as `3 : 4`? 

A `3` 
B `5` 
C `6` 
D `9` 

+ Answer
A 

+ Explanation
Let `x` be subtracted. Then,

`(15 - x)/(19 - x) = 3/4`

`iff 4(15 - x) = 3(19 - x)`

`iff x = 3`.

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