Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 5, on diminishing each of them by 40, the ratio becomes 27 : 17. The difference between the number is:

Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 5, on diminishing each of them by 40,

1.	Two numbers are in the ratio 7 : 5, on diminishing each of them by 40, the ratio becomes 27 : 17. The difference between the number is:
A.	25
B.	75
C.	50
D.	40
Answer» D. 40