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​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a)(16 ,24)

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no. 2x and 3x

ATQ,

=>2x-4/3x-4=3/5

=>10x-20=9x-12

=>x=8

now,

substitute the value of x and we have 2*8=16 and 3*8=24

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