Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 12 : 23. The smaller number is :________?

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

1.	Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 12 : 23. The smaller number is :________?
A.	27
B.	33
C.	49
D.	55
Answer» D. 55

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