Question

13. Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If 4 be subtracted from each they are in the ratio 3:5. The
numbers are
(a) (16, 24)
(b) (4, 6)
(c) (2, 3)
(d) none of these
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Answer 1

Let no. 2x and 3x then

(2x-4)/(3x-4)=3/5

10x-20=9x-12

x=8

now, numbers are:2×8=16. &. 3×8=24