The ratio of two numbers is 13 : 20. If the difference between them is 189, then what is the smaller of the two numbers?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 351.
| Understanding/Application |
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Let the numbers be 13x and 20x Difference = 20x - 13x = 7x = 189 7x = 189 x = 27 |
| Smaller number = 13x = 13(27) = 351 |