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    Question

    The ratio of two numbers is 3:5. If each number is

    decreased by 2, the ratio becomes 5:9. Find the smaller numbers.
    A 64 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the two numbers be 3x and 5x. => (3x-2)/(5x-2) = 5/9 => 27x – 18 = 25x – 10 => x = 4 The smaller numbers = 3 × 4 = 12

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