Two numbers are such that the ratio between them is 4:7 . If each is increased by 4, the ratio becomes 3:5 . The larger number is :
A
36
B
48
C
56
D
64
Correct Answer: 56
A : B4x : 7xNow 4 is added to each number4x + 47x + 4 = 35⇒20x + 20 = 21x + 12⇒x = 84x + 47x + 4 = 35⇒20x + 20 = 21x + 12⇒x = 8∴ Smaller number is 4 × 8 = 32Larger number is 7 × 8 = 56