Question

2 numbers are in the ratio 7 9.when each of the numbers is decreased by 4,then their ratio becomes 5 7. Find the ratio of 2 numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

14,18

Step-by-step explanation:

LET THE RATIO BE X

THEN, 7X - 4 : 9X - 4 = 5:7

7x-4/9x-4 = 5/7

SO, By cross multiplication,, 7(7x-4)=5(9x-4)

49x - 28 = 45x - 20

4x = 8

x =2

HENCE , THE NO. ARE =

7X = 14

9X = 18

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