Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 3 :
5. If 9 is subtracted from each,
the new numbers are in the ra-
tio 12:23. The smaller number
is​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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

69x - 207 = 60x - 108

69x - 60x = -108 + 207

9x = 99

x = 99/9

x= 11