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Two numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5. If 2 is subtracted from the first number and 2 is added to the second number, then their ratio 2 : 3. The difference between the two numbers is:

A1

B9

C5

D6

Answer:

C. 5

Read Explanation:

numbers are 4x and 5x The difference of the numbers = 5x - 4x = x (4x - 2)/(5x + 2) = 2/3 12x - 6 = 10x + 4 12x - 10x = 4 + 6 2x = 10 x = 10/2 = 5


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