Question

    Two numbers are in the ratio 6:5. After adding 2 and 4

    to them respectively the ratio becomes 2:3. Find the bigger number.
    A 3/2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8/3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10/9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5/2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the two number’s be 6x and 5x. According to the question, => (6x+2)/(5x+4) = 2/3 => 18x + 6 = 10x + 8 => x = 1/4 So, the bigger number will be, => 6x = 6 × (1/4) = 3/2

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