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      Question

      The ratio of two numbers is 4:9. If each number is

      decreased by 4, the ratio becomes 3:7. Find the smaller numbers.
      A 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 64 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 52 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the two numbers be 4x and 9x. => (4x-4)/(9x-4) = 3/7 => 28x – 28 = 27x – 12 => x = 16 The smaller numbers = 4 × 16 = 64

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