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      Question

      The ratio of two numbers is 6:7. If each number is

      decreased by 3, the ratio becomes 9:11. Find the smaller numbers.
      A 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the two numbers be 6x and 7x. => (6x-3)/(7x-3) = 9/11 => 66x – 33 = 63x – 27 => x = 2 The smaller numbers = 6 × 2 = 12

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