17. In a library the ratio of English books to Math books, is the same as the ratio of Math books to Science book. If there are 1200 books on English and 1800 books on Math, find the number of Science books.

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chare is $200,
17. In a library the ratio of English books to Math books, is the same as the ratio of Math books to
Science book. If there are 1200 books on English and 1800 books on Math, find the number
of Science books.
18. The ratio of the prices of two houses was 16 : 23. Two years later when the price of the first
has increased by 10% and that of the second by $477, the ratio of the prices becomes 11:
20. Find the original price of the first house.
19. The ratio of monthly income to the savings in a family is 5: 4 If the savings be $9000, find
the income and the expenses.
20. The ratio of number of male and female teachers in a school is 3: 4. If there are 16 female
teachers, find the number of male teachers.
Transcribed Image Text:14 ures are 15. chare is $200, 17. In a library the ratio of English books to Math books, is the same as the ratio of Math books to Science book. If there are 1200 books on English and 1800 books on Math, find the number of Science books. 18. The ratio of the prices of two houses was 16 : 23. Two years later when the price of the first has increased by 10% and that of the second by $477, the ratio of the prices becomes 11: 20. Find the original price of the first house. 19. The ratio of monthly income to the savings in a family is 5: 4 If the savings be $9000, find the income and the expenses. 20. The ratio of number of male and female teachers in a school is 3: 4. If there are 16 female teachers, find the number of male teachers.
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