There are two positive numbers in the ratio 7:11. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 16, then find the smaller number?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 25 B) 26 C) 30 D) 24 E) 28

Rationale: let the two positive numbers be 7 x and 11 x respectively . 11 x - 7 x = 16 4 x = 16 = > x = 4 = > smaller number = 7 x = 28 . answer : e
Answer: E