The ratio of the number of ladies to gents at a party was 1:2 but when 2 ladies and 2 gents left, the ratio became 1:3. How many people were at the party originally?	Choose the most appropriate option
A) 36 B) 24 C) 12 D) 6 E) 8
x, 2x   (x-2):(2x-2) = 1:3   ANSWER 12
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The ratio of the number of ladies to gents at a party was 1:2 but when 2 ladies and 2 gents left, the ratio became 1:3. How many people were at the party originally?