There are two positive numbers in the ratio 3:11. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 32, then what is the smaller number? Pick one
A) 8  B) 11  C) 12  D) 15  E) 17
Let the two positive numbers be 3x and 11x respectively.   11x - 3x = 32   8x = 32 =&gt; x = 4   Thus, the smaller number = 3x = 12.   Answer: 12
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There are two positive numbers in the ratio 3:11. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 32, then what is the smaller number?