q7)Â two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. if 6 is added to both, the ratio changes to 3:4. what is the smaller number?
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Let the numbers be 2x and 3x.
Given, (2x+6):(3x+6) = 3:4
4×(2x+6) = 3×(3x+6)
8x+24 = 9x+18
x = 6.
So, smallest number is 2×6 = 12
Given, (2x+6):(3x+6) = 3:4
4×(2x+6) = 3×(3x+6)
8x+24 = 9x+18
x = 6.
So, smallest number is 2×6 = 12
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