- A25
- B35
- C48
- D30
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Let numbers be and → → ; smaller = .
Answer: D) 30
Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 8. If 6 is added to each, the ratio becomes 2 : 3. Find the smaller number. (answer as a number)
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