The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 5. If eight is added to the first, and seven to the second, then the ratio becomes 2 : 3. What will be the ratio becomeif six is added to each?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 9:14
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Let the number are be 3x and 5x |
9x + 24 = 10x + 14 x = 10 Numbers are = 30 and 50 New ratio = 36:56 = 9:14 |