Discussion

Explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and y whose ratio is 3 : 2, That is

x/y = 3/2 and x – y = 225

Let x = 3a and y = 2a.

∴ 3a – 2a = 225 ⇒ a = 225

⇒ x = 3 × 225 = 675 and y = 2 × a = 450.

Hence, smaller number of the ratio is 450.

Hence, option (d).

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