Question

The ratio of two numbers is 5:9. If each number is decreased by 5, the ratio becomes 5:11.
Find the numbers
(A) 21,37
(B) 18,34
(c) 15,27 (D) 12,30​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer : D

Step-by-step explanation: Let the two numbers be 5x and 9x.

(5x-5)/(9x-5) = 5:11

(5x-5)*11 = (9x-5)*5

55x – 55 = 45x – 25

10x = 30

x = 3

Therefore, the numbers are 15 and 27.