Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 13 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 10 : 21. If 15 is added to each of the original numbers, then the ratio becomes?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 24 : 35.
Let the numbers be 3x and 5x
63x - 273 = 50x - 130
13x = 143
x = 11
The numbers are :
3 × 11 = 33
5 × 11 = 55
Ratio after adding 15 to both the sides :
