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Exam-Style Questions on Ratio Simultaneous EquationsProblems on Ratio Simultaneous Equations adapted from questions set in previous Mathematics exams. |
1. | GCSE Higher |
The prices of two watches are in the ratio \(a:b\).
When the prices are both increased by £10, the ratio becomes \(5 : 7\).
When the prices are both reduced by £10, the ratio becomes \(1 : 3\).
Express the ratio \(a:b\) in its lowest terms.
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