The ratio of two numbers is 3:5. When 9 is removed from each, the resulting numbers are in the 12:23 ratio. The lower number is as follows:
A. 27
B. 33
C. 49
D. 55
Answer:B
The ratio of two numbers is 3:5. When 9 is removed from each, the resulting numbers are in the 12:23 ratio. The lower number is as follows:
A. 27 B. 33 C. 49 D. 55
Explanation: Let's say the numbers are 3x and 5x respectively.The result is 3x - 9/5x - 9 = 12/23.12 = 23(3x - 9) (5x - 9),9x Equals 99,x equals 11.(3 x 11) = 33 is the lower number.