268. Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted
from each, they are in the ratio of 12 : 23. What is the
larger number?
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Step-by-step explanation:
{ 3x -9 }/ 5x -9 = 12/23
69x - 207 = 60x -108
9x = 99
x= 11
3×11 = 33
5 × 11 = 55
55 is the answer
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