The ratio of two numbers a and b is 3:5. If 2 is added to both the numbers, the ratio becomes 2:3. Find b.

Ratio and Proportion 04/11/2020

A. 15
B. 10
C. 8
D. 5

a:b = 3:5 5a = 3b (a+2):(b+2) = 2:3 3(a+2) = 2(b+2) 3a+6 = 2b+4 3*(3b/5) = 2b-2 9b = 10b-10 b =10

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