two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5 . if 9 be subtracted from each , they are in the ratio of 2 : 3 . the first number is :
"( 3 x - 9 ) : ( 5 x - 9 ) = 2 : 3 x = 9 = > 3 x = 27 answer : a"
add(multiply(3, divide(9, multiply(3, 5))), multiply(5, divide(9, multiply(3, 5))))