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Question 1:
Two numbers are in the ratio 7:9. If 12 is subtracted from each of them, the ratio becomes 3:5. The product of the numbers is: A. 567
Feedback Given, ratio of two numbers = 7: 9 Let two numbers be 7x and 9x
If 12 is subtracted from each number, => (7x -12) / (9x - 12) = 3/5 => 5(7x - 12) = 3(9x - 12) => 35x - 60 = 27x - 36 => 8x = 24 => x = 3
Product of the numbers = 7x × 9x = 7(3) × 9(3) = 21 × 27 = 567
If 12 is subtracted from each number, => (7x -12) / (9x - 12) = 3/5 => 5(7x - 12) = 3(9x - 12) => 35x - 60 = 27x - 36 => 8x = 24 => x = 3
Product of the numbers = 7x × 9x = 7(3) × 9(3) = 21 × 27 = 567
B. 657
C. 768
D. 1565
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