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605-655
Fractions/Ratios/Decimals
In a scenario where Mia possesses x stickers and Liam has y stickers, both x and y being positive integers, the ratio of Mia's stickers to Liam's is 5 to 2. If Mia transfers z stickers to Liam, with z being a positive integer and z < x, and no other changes occur in the quantities of stickers that Mia and Liam hold, the new ratio of Mia's stickers to Liam's stickers will be 5 to 6.
Which of the following equations accurately represents z in terms of x?
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z = x/5
B
z = x/3
C
z = 2x/5
D
z = 3x/11
z = 4x/11
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RishiMar 17, 2025
Great question!
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franSep 28, 2024
Thank you very much!
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SritamJul 10, 2024
Thank you very much!
What this question tests
What it tests
Your ability to convert between fractions, ratios, and decimals and to reason proportionally.
Common trap
Cross-multiplying incorrectly or mixing up the ratio parts — a part:part ratio is not a fraction of the whole.
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605-655
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PS
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