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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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