Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 be subtracted from each, they are in the ratio of 1:2. The first number is:  Answers
A) A)27 B) B)98 C) C)34 D) D)35 E) E)62
(3x-9):(5x-9) = 9:17   x = 9 =&gt; 3x = 27   27nswer:27
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Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 be subtracted from each, they are in the ratio of 1:2. The first number is: