• Numerical Ability - Ratio & Proportion
Question

The ratio between two numbers is 7:5. If 5 is subtracted from each of them, the new ratio becomes 3:5. Find the numbers.

  • A) 7/2, 5/2
  • B) 3/2, 7/2
  • C) 9/2, 7/2
  • D) 11/2, 5/2
  • E) None of these
Solution

Answer – A.7/2, 5/2
Explanation :
(7x – 5)/(5x – 5) = 3/5
X  = 1/2 so the numbers are 7/2 and 5/2

Answer – A.7/2, 5/2
Explanation :
(7x – 5)/(5x – 5) = 3/5
X  = 1/2 so the numbers are 7/2 and 5/2
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