Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 be subtracted from each, they are in the ratio of 9:17. The first number is?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 36	B) 67	C) 87	D) 56	E) 51
(3x-9):(5x-9)   = 9:17   x = 12 =&gt; 3x   = 36   36nswer:36
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Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 be subtracted from each, they are in the ratio of 9:17. The first number is?