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Question 75
A number was divided in the ratio 3 : 2. When 8 was added to each of the numbers the
ratio changed to 7: 5. The greater of the two numbers was:
Solution
The correct option is A.
Let the divided parts are $$3x$$ and $$2x$$.
 $$\frac{3x+8}{2x+8}$$ = $$\frac{7}{5}$$
$$\implies$$ $$15x+40=14x+56$$
$$x=16$$
Greater part is $$3x$$= 48
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