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    Question

    Two numbers are in the ratio 7:9. If the larger number

    is increased by 25 and the smaller number is decreased by 10, then the larger number becomes twice the smaller number. Find the larger number.
    A 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 48 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 81 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the larger number = 9x The smaller number = 7x (9x + 25)/(7x − 10) = 2/1 9x + 25 = 14x − 20 5x = 45 x = 9 The larger number = 9 × 9 = 81

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