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      Question

      The ratio of two numbers is 5:11. If each number is

      decreased by 2, the ratio becomes 4:9. Find the smaller numbers.
      A 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 30 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the two numbers be 5x and 11x. => (5x-2)/(11x-2) = 4/9 => 45x – 18 = 44x – 8 => x = 10 The smaller numbers = 5Β Γ—Β 10 = 50

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