Math, asked by drbasantgupta79, 17 days ago

Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 be subtracted from each, then they are in the ratio of 12:23. Find the second number

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Answered by kaushikidas987

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Answer:

LET THE FIRST AND THE SECOND NUMBR BE 3X AND 5X RESPECTIVELY.

3X - 9 / 5X - 9 = 12/23

BY CROSS MULTIPLICATION,

23 ( 3X - 9 ) = 12 ( 5X - 9 )

69X - 207 = 60X - 108

9X = - 108 + 207

9X = 99

X = 9

THE SECOND NUMBER = 5X = 5 × 9 = 45

Answered by chakrapanisharma001

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Step-by-step explanation:

number are 33 and 55

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