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Question
Choose the correct answer from the given options :
Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 9. If the sum of the numbers is 288, then the smaller number is
Options
126
162
112
144
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Solution
Ratio in two number = 7 : 9
Sum of numbers = 288
Sum of ratios
= 7 + 9
= 16
Smaller number = `(288 xx 7)/(16)`
= 126
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