The ratio of two numbers is 16 : 23. If the difference between the numbers is 224, what is the smaller number?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 512 .
Let the numbers be 16x and 23x
Difference = 23x − 16x = 7x
7x = 224
x = 224 ÷ 7 = 32
Smaller number = 16x
= 16 × 32
= 512