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      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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