Question

two numbers are in ratio 3:5 . if 9 is is subracted from each the new numbers are in the ratio 12:23 . the smaller number is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numbers be 3x and 5x.

According to statement

$\frac{3x - 9}{5x - 9} = \frac{12}{23} \\ 69x - 207 = 60x - 108 \\ 9x = 99 \\ x = 11$

So smaller number = 3x = 11 × 3 = 33

Answer 2

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Correct answer- 33