Question : Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 3 and the difference between these two numbers is 34.
Find the smaller of the two numbers.
Option 1: 51
Option 2: 85
Option 3: 68
Option 4: 34
Correct Answer: 51
Solution :
Let the numbers be
According to the question,
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Large number is 5
Smaller number is 3
Hence, the correct answer is 51.