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Thursday, February 14, 2013
17. | Two number are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 12 : 23. The smaller number is: |
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let the numbers be 3x and 5x.
23(3x - 9) = 12(5x - 9)
9x = 99
x = 11.
The smaller number = (3 x 11) = 33.
Title : Ratio And Proportion Q17
Description : 17. Two number are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 12 : 23. The smaller number is: A. 27 ...
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