Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6. If 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers, the ratio becomes 4 : 5. Then the numbers are:
A. 40, 42
B. 42, 48
C. 40, 48
D. 44, 50
Answer:C
Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 6. If 8 is subtracted from each of the numbers, the ratio becomes 4 : 5. Then the numbers are:
A. 40, 42 B. 42, 48 C. 40, 48 D. 44, 50