10. The ratio of two numbers is 7:4. If 8 is subtracted from the larger and 3 from the smaller, the new ratio will be 5:3. Determine the smaller of the original numbers. 27 O45 O 54 63 36

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10. The ratio of two numbers is 7:4. If 8 is
subtracted from the larger and 3 from the
smaller, the new ratio will be 5:3.
Determine the smaller of the original
numbers.
27
O45
O 54
63
36
Transcribed Image Text:10. The ratio of two numbers is 7:4. If 8 is subtracted from the larger and 3 from the smaller, the new ratio will be 5:3. Determine the smaller of the original numbers. 27 O45 O 54 63 36
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