Two numbers are in the ratio 5:7. If 15 is subtracted from each, then the numbers will be in the ratio 10:17, the smaller number is

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Solution

The correct option is C
35

Let the numbers be 5x and 7x.

Given $\frac{5 x - 15}{7 x - 15} = \frac{10}{17}$ .

Solving, we get, x=9.

So the smaller number is 35.

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