Two numbers are in ratio 7 : 11. If 7 is added to each of the numbers, the ratio becomes 2 : 3. The smaller number is
A. 39
B. 49
C. 66
D. 77
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Let the numbers be 7x and 11x. $$\eqalign{ & {\text{According to question}}, \cr & \frac{{ {7x + 7} }}{{ {11x + 7} }} = \frac{2}{3} \cr & Or,\,22x + 14 = 21x + 21 \cr & Or,\,x = 7 \cr & {\text{Smaller}}\,{\text{number}} = 49 \cr} $$This Question Belongs to Arithmetic Ability >> Ratio
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