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    Question

    Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. After adding 3 and 5

    to them respectively the ratio becomes 2:3. Find the bigger number.
    A 3/4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8/3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10/9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5/9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the two number’s be 5x and 3x. According to the question, => (5x+3)/(3x+5) = 2/3 => 15x + 9 = 6x + 10 => x = 1/9 So, the bigger number will be, => 5x = 5 × (1/9) = 5/9

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