Mathematics
Medium
Question
Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 12 : 23. The smaller number is :________?
A
27
B
33
C
49
✓ Official correct answer
D
55
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A
27
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B
33
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C
49
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D
55
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