Question:Two number are in the ration `3 : 5`. If each number is increased by `10`, the ratio becomes `5 : 7`. The numbers are:
A `3, 5`
B `12, 20`
C `15, 25`
D `18, 30`
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+ Answer
C
+ ExplanationLet the numbers be `3x` and `5x`.
`(3x + 10)/(5x + 10) = 5/7`
`iff 7(3x + 10) = 5(5x + 10)`
`iff x = 5`.
So, the numbers are `15` and `25`.