Two number are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 12 : 23. The smaller number is:
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Let the numbers be 3x and 5x.
Then, 3x - 9 = 12
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5x - 9 23
23(3x - 9) = 12(5x - 9)
9x = 99
x = 11.
The smaller number = (3 x 11) = 33.
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Then, 3x - 9 = 12
―――― ――
5x - 9 23
23(3x - 9) = 12(5x - 9)
9x = 99
x = 11.
The smaller number = (3 x 11) = 33.
i hope this will help.. plz react thanks
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