Question

    Two numbers P and Q are in the

    ratio 5:8. If X is added to the smaller number and 12 is subtracted from the larger number, the new ratio of P and Q becomes 8:7. Determine the original value of P.
    A 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 38 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let 'P' = '5a' So, 'Q' = 5a × (8/5) = '8a' ATQ; So, 'P' = 5 × 5 = 25

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