Two numbers are in the ratio of 1 : 2. If 8 be added to both, their ratio changes to 3 : 5. The greater number is
Options
A) 20	B) 24	C) 28	D) 32	E) 36
Let the ratio be X : Y,   Given X/Y = 1/2 ,   (X + 8)/(Y + 8) = 3/5   =&gt; X = 16   And Y = 32   ANSWER:32
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Two numbers are in the ratio of 1 : 2. If 8 be added to both, their ratio changes to 3 : 5. The greater number is