Two numbers are in the ratio 3 ∶ 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the numbers so obtained are in the ratio 12 ∶ 23. If 3 is added to the smaller number and 7 is subtracted from the other number, there they will be in the ratio:

Two numbers are in the ratio 3 ∶ 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, t

1.	Two numbers are in the ratio 3 ∶ 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the numbers so obtained are in the ratio 12 ∶ 23. If 3 is added to the smaller number and 7 is subtracted from the other number, there they will be in the ratio:
A.	5 : 6
B.	4 : 5
C.	3 : 4
D.	5 : 8
Answer» D. 5 : 8