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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