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    Question

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

    decreased by 5, 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 30 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the two numbers be 3x and 5x. => (3x-5)/(5x-5) = 5/9 => 27x – 45 = 25x – 25 => x = 10 The smaller numbers = 3 × 10 = 30

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