alleryStart learning →Two numbers are in ratio 2:3. Adding 4 to each makes the ratio 3:4. The smaller number is
A6
B8
C4
D12
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 8
With numbers 2k and 3k, (2k+4)/(3k+4) = 3/4 gives k = 4, so the smaller number is 8.
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