Question 113

Two number are in the ratio 7:1 1. If 7 is added to each of the numbers, the ratio becomes 2:3. The smaller number is

Solution

Let's say numbers are $$7x$$ and $$11x$$
adding 7 to each of them
hence $$\frac{7x+7}{11x+7}$$ = $$\frac{2}{3}$$
 or $$x$$ = 7
smaller digit will be 49


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