Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 be subtracted from each, they are in the ratio of 9:17. what is the first number?​

Answer 1

Answer:

First number is 36

Step-by-step explanation:

let their common factor be 'x'

hence,

the ratio be 3x/5x

hence,by condition;

(3x-9)/(5x-9)=9/17 ch upu

9(5x-9)=17(3x-9)

45x-81=51x-153

153-81=51x-45x

72=6x

x=72/6

x=12

first number is 3x=3×12=36

Answer 2

Answer:

I think 36 is the answer

ok