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Two numbers $a$ and $b$ are in the ratio $2: 3 .$ If both numbers are decreased by $2,$ the ratio of the resulting numbers becomes $3: 5 .$ Find $a$ and $b$
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Step 1: Let's denote the two numbers as $2x$ and $3x$ (since they are in the ratio $2:3$). Show more…
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