Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
Two numbers are in the ratio 1:2. If 7 is added to both, their ratio becomes 3:5. The greater number is:
A28
B24
C32
D14
✓ Correct Answer: A — 28
(x+7)/(2x+7) = 3/5 => 5x+35 = 6x+21 => x=14. Greater number 2x = 28.
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