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      Question

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

      is increased by 18 and the smaller number is decreased by 6, then the larger number becomes double the smaller number. Find the larger number.
      A 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 65 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 54 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 96 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ, Let the larger number = 9x The smaller number = 7x (9x + 18) / (7x – 6) = 2/1 9x + 18 = 14x – 12 5x = 30 x = 6 The larger number = 9 Γ— 6 = 54

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