A firm is comprised of partners and associates in a ratio of 2:63. If 35 more associates were hired, the ratio of partners to associates would be 1:34. How many partners are currently in the firm?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 12	B) 14	C) 16	D) 18	E) 20
The ratio 1:34 = 2:68 so the ratio changed from 2:63 to 2:68.   68-63= 
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<output>5</output>
5 which is 1/7 of the increase in 35 associates.   The ratio changed from 14:441 to 14:476.   Thus the number of partners is 14.   The answer is 14.
<result>B</result>
A firm is comprised of partners and associates in a ratio of 2:63. If 35 more associates were hired, the ratio of partners to associates would be 1:34. How many partners are currently in the firm?