Ratio of two numbers is 5:9. If each number is decreased by 5, the ratio becomes 5:11. Find the numbers ?

– by 0

A. 15, 34
B. 15, 27
C.  30, 19
D. 21, 37

(5x-5)/(9x-5) = 5:11
(5x-5)*11 = (9x-5)*5
55x – 55 = 45x – 25
10x = 30
x = 3
Therefore, the numbers are 15 and 27.

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