Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
Two numbers are in ratio 7:11. If 7 is added to each, the ratio becomes 2:3. Smallest number is:
A49
B77
C63
D35
✓ Correct Answer: A — 49
(7x+7)/(11x+7) = 2/3 => 21x + 21 = 22x + 14 => x = 7. Smallest number 7x = 49.
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