The ratio between two numbers is 2 : 3. If each number is increased by 4. the ratio between them becomes 5 : 7, the difference between the numbers is

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The ratio between two numbers is 2 : 3. If each number is increased by 4. the ratio between them becomes 5 : 7, the difference between the numbers is

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Correct answer is: 8 Explanation: Let. Numbers 2x and 3x Therefore, $\frac{2x+4}{3x+4}=\frac{5}{7}$ $⟹15x+20=14x+28$ $⟹x=28-20=8$ =Difference between numbers. Nithin ? answered undefined All Comments

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