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  1. There are two positive numbers in the ratio 5:8. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 15, then find the smaller number?
    2. A.
    25
    B.
    30
    C.
    20
    D.
    35
    E.
    None of these

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Let the two positive numbers be 5x and 8x respectively.
    8x - 5x = 15
    3x = 15 => x = 5
    => Smaller number = 5x = 25.

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