Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3 and if 5 is subtracted from each they are reduced to the ratio 3 : 5.

Find the smaller number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

number is 2x and 3x

a t q,

(2x-5)/(3x-5)=3/5

then x=10

the smallest number is 2×10=20