Question

Two numbers are in the ration 4:5. If 7 is subtracted from each of them,the ratio becomes 3:4. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

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Let two numbers be 4x and 5x.






A/C



4X-7/5X-7 = 3/4



4 ( 4x - 7 ) = 3 ( 5x - 7 )


16x - 28 = 15x - 21



16x - 15x = -21 + 28



x = 7




Therefore,


First number = 4x = 28


And,


Second number = 5x = 35 .