The ratio of two numbers is 14 : 25. If the difference between them is 264, then which is the smaller number of the two numbers?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 336.
| Understanding/Application |
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Let the two numbers be 14x and 25x. Difference between the numbers = 25x - 14x = 11x ATQ - 11x = 264 x = 24 |
| Smallest number = 14x = 14 × 24 = 336 |