Two numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5. If 3 is added to the smaller and 7 is subtracted from the larger number, they are in the ratio 1 : 1. Find the numbers.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 40.50.
Let numbers be 4x and 5x
4x + 3 = 5x - 7
⇒ x = 10
Numbers are 4x = 40 and 5x = 50