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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 :
Answer: Option C
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Let the numbers be `4x` and `7x` . Then , `(4x + 4)/(7x + 4)` = `3/5` `hArr` 5(`4x` + 4)= 3(`7x` + 4) `hArr` `x` = 8.
`:.` Larger number = `7x` = 56.
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