Gear's Torque (small to big) and (big to big)

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Hello
so here is the problem that I'm confused with:
let's say...

Will a torque produced by a 20 teeth(force is exerted to this one) to 60 teeth gear be the same torque compared to a 60 teeth(force is exerted to this one) to a 60 teeth gear.
 
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Calculate the effective radius of the contact points on the theeth of the two gears, and use your knowledge of lever arms.
Bob S