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Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 is subtracted from each number, then they are in the ratio of 12:23, What is the second numbers.

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44
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55
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66
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77
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Solution

The correct option is C 55
Let the numbers be 3x and 5x
According to given condition, 9 is subtracted from each number and they have ratio 12:23
Therefore, 3x95x9=1223
69x207=60x108
9x99
x=11
Second number =5x=5×11=55

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