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    Question

    Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If the larger number

    is increased by 20 and the smaller number is decreased by 4, then the larger number becomes three times the smaller number. Find the larger number.
    A 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 48 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 81 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the larger number = 5x The smaller number = 3x (5x + 20)/(3x − 4) = 3/1 5x + 20 = 9x − 12 4x = 32 x = 8 The larger number = 5 × 8 = 40

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