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?	Options.
A) 36
B) 77
C) 88
D) 99
E) 55
(3x-9):(5x-9) = 9:17   x = 12 =&gt; 3x = 36   36nswer: a
<result>A</result>
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?