The ratio between two numbers is 3:5, If each number is increased by 4, the ratio becomes 2-3. Find the numbers.
Answer: 12, 20
Explanation
Let the numbers be 3x, 5x
3x+4 / 5x+4 = 2/3
9x+12=10x+8
x=4
∴ the number are 3 x 4 , 5 x 4
=12,20
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