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    Question

    The ratio between two numbers is 1:2. If each number is

    increased by 8, the ratio between then become 5:6, find the difference between numbers.
    A 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let first number be x and the second number is 2x. According to the question, => (x + 8)/(2x + 8) = 5/6 => 6x + 48 = 10x + 40 => x = 2 Required difference = 2x – x = x = 2

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