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The ratio of two numbers is 5:9. If each number is decreased by 5, the ratio becomes 5:11. Find the numbers.

A
30, 19
B
21, 37
C
15, 34
D
15, 27
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30, 19
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21, 37
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15, 34
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15, 27
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