The difference between two positive numbers is 16. If the smaller of two is 3/5th of the larger, what is the value of the smaller number ?

A 18
B 24
C 30
D 40

Correct Answer: 24

Let, the larger number is = 5x The smaller number is = 3/5× 5x = 3x 5x - 3x = 16 = ) 2x = 16 = ) x = 8 So smaller number is = 3 × 8 = 24
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