Ratio
Increase the number 25.6 in the ratio 7:4.
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Hint:
Firstly, write the ratio as a fraction. For example, the ratio 3:2 is equivalent to the fraction 3/2 or the number 1.5.
Then, an increase in ratio means multiplication with this fraction(=ratio). The resulting number will increase when the ratio (=fraction) exceeds 1.
Firstly, write the ratio as a fraction. For example, the ratio 3:2 is equivalent to the fraction 3/2 or the number 1.5.
Then, an increase in ratio means multiplication with this fraction(=ratio). The resulting number will increase when the ratio (=fraction) exceeds 1.
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