Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 be subtracted from each, then they are in the ratio 12:33. The second number is:

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be 3x and 5x.

3x -9 / 5x - 9 = 12/33

99x - 297 = 60x - 108

33x = 297 - 108 = 189

x = 189/33 = 63/11

Thus the numbers are 189/11 and 315/11