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John weights 65.7 kg. If he reduces his weight in the ratio 5 : 4, find his reduced weight.​

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Solution:

Let the previous weight be 5x.


\small\bold\pink{ →}\small\bold{5x = 65.7 }


\small\bold\pink{ →}\small\bold{x =(65.7)/(5)}


\small\bold\pink{ →}\small\bold{x = 13.14}

Therefore, the reduce weight = 4 × 13.14

= 52.56 kg

Answer :- 52.56 kg

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