370. The ratio of two numbers is 5:9. If each number is decreased by 5, the ratio becomes 5:11. Find the numbers.

A. 30, 19
B. 21, 37
C. 15, 34
D. 15, 27
✅ The correct answer is option D. 15, 27.
Let the two numbers be 5x and 9x.

(5x-5)/(9x-5) = 5:11

(5x-5)*11 = (9x-5)*5

55x – 55 = 45x – 25

10x = 30

x = 3

Therefore, the numbers are 15 and 27.

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