Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9
is subtracted from each, then the ratio
becomes 12 : 23. The smaller number is
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Answer 1

Answer:

3:5 difference is 2

12:23 difference is 11

multiply the difference with opposite ratio to equql the ratio difference

hence, 3*11:5*11 = 33:55 Original Number

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be X

So 3x and 5x

Then According to the question

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

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

69x - 207 = 60x - 108

69x - 60x = 207 - 108 ( Transposing equation each other )

9x = 99

X = 99/9

X = 11

Smaller number is 3

So Multiplying 3 is value of X

3 × 11 = 33

The Smaller number is 33