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 ?	Choose the correct choice from the following.
A) 36  B) 86  C) 27  D) 86  E) 27
(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 ?