Question

The ratio of two numbers is 4:7. If each number is decreased by 4, the ratio becomes 5:9. Find the smaller numbers.

A 64 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 44 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the two numbers be 4x and 7x. => (4x-4)/(7x-4) = 5/9 => 36x – 36 = 35x – 20 => x = 16 The smaller numbers = 4×16 = 64

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