Two numbers are such that the ratio between them is 4: If each is increased by 4, the radio becomes 3: The larger number is:

A 36

B 48

C 56

D 64

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

Applying Cross Product Method,
4   :   7
3   :   5

∴ 7x3 - 4x5 =8

Atq,Ratio  1=8
So,Larger Number=7x8=56

Or,
(4x+4)/(7x+4)=3/5
Then, x=8
So,Larger Number=7x8=56

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