The ratio of two numbers is 4 : 7. If the sum of the numbers is 132, find the smaller number.

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  1. 36
  2. 48
  3. 60
  4. 24

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Option 2 : 48
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Given:

Ratio = 4 : 7

Sum = 132

Formula used:

Sum of ratio terms = 4 + 7 = 11

Each term = sum / sum of ratio terms

Calculation:

Each term = 132 / 11 = 12

Smaller number = 4 × 12

⇒ Smaller number = 48

∴ The smaller number is 48.

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