The ratio of two numbers is 14 : 25. If the difference between them is 264, then which is the smaller of the two numbers?

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  1. 316
  2. 294
  3. 336
  4. 282

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Option 3 : 336
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Given:

Ratio of two numbers is 14 : 25

Difference between them is 264

Calculation:

Let the numbers be 14x and 25x

⇒ 25x – 14x = 264

⇒ 11x = 264

∴ x = 24

⇒ Smaller number = 14x = 14 × 24 = 336

∴ The smaller of the two numbers is 336.

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