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      Question

      Two numbers are in the ratio 7:5. After adding 2 and 4

      to them respectively the ratio becomes 2:3. Find the bigger number.
      A 23/12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 42/13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 13/4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 14/11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the two number’s be 7x and 5x. According to the question, => (7x+2)/(5x+4) = 2/3 => 21x + 6 = 10x + 8 => x = 2/11 So, the bigger number will be, => 7x = 7Β Γ—Β (2/11) = 14/11

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