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) 24
C) 28
D) 88
E) 99
Let the two positive numbers be 5x and 8x respectively.   8x - 5x = 15 =&gt; 3x = 15 =&gt; x = 5.   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?