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Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 12:23. The smaller number is:

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33



Let the numbers be 3x and 5x. 

Then, (3x - 9)/(5x - 9) = 12/23

9x = 99 => x = 11

The smallest number = 3 * 11 = 33.



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