The ratio of two numbers is 5:9. If each number is decreased by 5, the ratio becomes 5:11. Find the numbers.	Choose the correct choice from the following: A) 30, 19 B) 21, 37 C) 15, 34 D) 15, 27 E) None of these
Explanation:   Let the two numbers be 5x and 9x.   (5x-5)/(9x-5) = 5:11   (5x-5)*11 = (9x-5)*5   55x – 55 = 45x – 25   10x = 30   x = 3   Therefore, the numbers are 15 and 27.   ANSWER: 15, 27
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The ratio of two numbers is 5:9. If each number is decreased by 5, the ratio becomes 5:11. Find the numbers.