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Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If 3 is added to the numbers, the ratio changes to 3:4. Find the numbers.

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Answer:

6:9

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Answer:

6 and 9

Explanation:

according to the question, the nos. are 2x and 3x.

then, (2x+3)/(3x+3)=3/4

therefore, 4(2x+3)=3(3x+3)

8x+12=9x+9

12-9=9x-8x

3=x

therefore the nos. are 2×3=6 & 3×3=9

Answer from Gauth math

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