Question

Two page numbers of a book are in the ratio 2 : 3. If 2 being subtracted from each, they are in the ratio of 3 : 5. Find the farthest page number.

• A. 8
• B. 10
• C. 12
• D. 14

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 12

x : y = 2 : 3 y=3x/2 (x-2):(y-2) = 3 : 5 5x-10 = 3y-6 5x-10 = 3(3x/2)-6 5x- 9x/2 = 10-6 x/2 = 4 x = 8 so, y = 12