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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 тАУ 33 = 63x тАУ 27 => x = 2 The smaller numbers = 6┬а├Ч┬а2 = 12

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