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The ratio between two numbers is 19 : 24. If each number is reduced by 36, the ratio becomes 3 : 4. Find the sum of the numbers.

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Ratio Between Two Numbers and Their Sum

दो संख्याओं का अनुपात 19 : 24 है। यदि प्रत्येक संख्या में से 36 घटा दिया जाए, तो अनुपात 3 : 4 हो जाता है। संख्याओं का योग ज्ञात कीजिए।

The ratio between two numbers is 19 : 24. If each number is reduced by 36, the ratio becomes 3 : 4. Find the sum of the numbers.

Solution (समाधान):

Let the two numbers be 19x and 24x.

After subtracting 36 from each number, the new ratio is given as:

(19x − 36) ÷ (24x − 36) = 3 ÷ 4

Step-by-step calculation:

  • Cross multiply to eliminate the fraction:
  • 4 × (19x − 36) = 3 × (24x − 36)
  • Expanding both sides: 76x − 144 = 72x − 108
  • Bring like terms together: 76x − 72x = 144 − 108
  • 4x = 36
  • Divide both sides by 4: x = 9

Find the original numbers:

  • First number = 19 × 9 = 171
  • Second number = 24 × 9 = 216

Sum of the numbers:

171 + 216 = 387

Final Answer: 387

Quick Revision / Key Points:

  • Represent numbers in terms of a variable using the given ratio.
  • Apply the condition after reducing each number by 36 to form an equation.
  • Use cross multiplication to solve the equation.
  • Calculate the value of the variable and then find the original numbers.
  • Sum the original numbers to get the final answer.


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