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The ratio of two numbers is 19 : 26. If 2 is added to a small number, the ratio will be 3 : 4. What is the big number?1. 912. 1043. 1304. 78 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 104 Given: The ratio of two numbers be 19 : 26. New ratio will be 3 : 4. Concept Used: Ratio concept used. Calculation: Let the two numbers be 19x and 26x. If 2 added to 19x = 19x + 2. According to the question, (19x + 2)/26x = 3/4 ⇒ 4(19x + 2) = 3 × 26x ⇒ 76x + 8 = 78x ⇒ 2x = 8 ⇒ x = 4 So, Big number = 26 × 4 = 104 ∴The big number is 104. |
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