There are two positive numbers in the ratio 5:8. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 15, then find the smaller number?	Choose the correct choice from the following options:
A) 25 B) 66 C) 88 D) 89 E) 53
Let the two positive numbers be 5x and 8x respectively.   8x - 5x = 15   3x = 15 =&gt; x = 5   =&gt; Smaller number = 5x = 25.   25nswer: 25
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There are two positive numbers in the ratio 5:8. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 15, then find the smaller number?