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There are two positive numbers in the ratio 5 : 8. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 15, then find the smaller number?
- A25
- B30
- C20
- D35
Correct answer: A
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25
Let the two positive numbers be 5x and 8x respectively.
8x - 5x = 15 => 3x = 15 => x = 5.
Smaller number = 5x = 25.
Let the two positive numbers be 5x and 8x respectively.
8x - 5x = 15 => 3x = 15 => x = 5.
Smaller number = 5x = 25.