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      Question

      Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 7. If 20 is added to

      each number, the ratio becomes 3 : 4. What is the smaller number?
      A 145 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 150 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 170 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 100 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the numbers be 5x and 7x According to the condition: (5x + 20) / (7x + 20) = 3 / 4 4(5x + 20) = 3(7x + 20) 20x + 80 = 21x + 60 x = 20 Smaller number = 5x = 100

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