Solution:Two numbers are in the ratio of 21 : 26. If 8 is added in each, the new numbers are in the ratio of 5 : 6.
Let the numbers be 21x and 26x.
(21x + 8) / (26x + 8) = 5/6
⇒ 6(21x + 8) = 5(26x + 8)
⇒ 126x + 48 = 130x + 40
⇒ x = 2
⇒ So, the numbers will be 42 and 52.
⇒ If 4 is subtracted, the numbers will be 38 and 48.
∴ Required ratio = 38 : 48 i.e. 19 : 24
∴ The required answer is 19 : 24