Two numbers are in the ratio of 5 7 If 24 be subtracted from each they are in the ratio of 3 5 Find ...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CDS) Ratio, Proportion

Two numbers are in the ratio of 5:7. If 24 be subtracted from each, they are in the ratio of 3:5 Find the difference of the two numbers?

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let number is 5x and 7x
substracting 24 in each number ratio is 5x-24/7x-24=3/5
25x-120=21x-72
4x=48
X=12
number is 60 and 84 so difference is 24

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