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    Question

    Two numbers are in the ratio 3: 2. If 6 and 5 are

    subtracted from the first and the second number respectively, the ratio becomes 8: 5. The numbers are:
    A 3,2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 30,20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 40,30 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 4,3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ratio of two numbers =3:2 Let the first number =3x and second =2x ATQ- (3x-6)/(2x-5) =8:5 15x-30=16x-40 16x-15x =40-30 X =10. First number =3x =3×10=30 Second number =2x =2×10=20

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