Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, they are in the ratio of 12 : 23. The larger number is ______.
Options
40
45
55
60
MCQ
Fill in the Blanks
Advertisements
Solution
Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, they are in the ratio of 12 : 23. The larger number is 55.
Explanation:
Let the numbers be 3k and 5k.
From `(3k - 9)/(5k - 9) = 12/23`, we get k = 11; the larger number is 5k = 55.
shaalaa.com
Is there an error in this question or solution?
