SOLUTION: Two numbers are in a ratio of 6 to 7. If the first is increased by 2 and the second is increased by 1, the resulting numbers are in the ratio of 4 to 5. Find the original numbers.
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Question 1024227: Two numbers are in a ratio of 6 to 7. If the first is increased by 2 and the second is increased by 1, the resulting numbers are in the ratio of 4 to 5. Find the original numbers.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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