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1. Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 12: 23. the smaller
number is:
- A. 27
- B. 27
- C. 27
- D. 27
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Two numbers are 3x,5x.
3x-9/5x-9=12/23
=>23(3x-9)=12(5x-9)
=>69x-207=60x-108
=>9x=99
x=33
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