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Two numbers are in the ratio of 3 to 4. If nine is subtracted from each, they are in the ratio of 3 to 5. Find the numbers.

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12:16= 3:4 when simplified
12-9=3
16-9=5
When subtracting 9 from each the new ratio is 3:5

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