Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 17 : 45 One third of the smaller is less than one fifth of the larger by 15 The smaller number is?

Answer 1

lets no. 45x & 17x...

.so as a question 9x-17x/3=15

given...and we found value of x=4.5 so value of smaller no.(17x)=76.5

by option 76 1/2=76.5

Answer 2

Heya !!

Here's your answer !!!

Let the number be 45x and 17x

so,
$9x - \frac{17x}{3} = 3$

value of x = 4.5

so, value of smaller number is 17x = 76.5