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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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