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The ratio of two numbers is 5 ∶ 9 and their difference is 44. What will be the smaller number among both the numbers?
- A50
- B65
- C55
- D70
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Let two numbers be 5a and 9a
According to question,
Difference = 44
⇒ 9a – 5a = 44
⇒ 4a = 44
⇒ a = 11
∴ Smallest number = 5a = 5 × 11 = 55
According to question,
Difference = 44
⇒ 9a – 5a = 44
⇒ 4a = 44
⇒ a = 11
∴ Smallest number = 5a = 5 × 11 = 55