-Two numbers are in the ratio of 5:8. If 9 be added to each, are in the ratio of 8:11. The numbers are
A)5, 8
B)8, 11
C)15, 24
D)20, 32

Name: -Two numbers are in the ratio of 5:8. If 9 be added to each, are in the ratio of 8:11. The numbers are A)5, 8 B)8, 11 C)15, 24 D)20, 32
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The original ratio is 5:8. Let the numbers be 5x and 8x. When 9 is added to each, the new ratio becomes 8:11. So, (5x + 9)/(8x + 9) = 8/11. Solving this equation gives x = 3, making the numbers 15 and 24.

-Two Numbers Are in the Ratio of 5:8