Two numbers are in the ratio of 1 : 2. If 7 be added to both, their ratio changes to 3 : 5. The greater number is	Pick one:
A) 20 B) 24 C) 28 D) 32 E) 36
Let the ratio be X : Y,   Given X/Y = 1/2 ,   (X + 7)/(Y + 7) = 3/5   =&gt; X = 14   And Y = 28   ANSWER:28
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Two numbers are in the ratio of 1 : 2. If 7 be added to both, their ratio changes to 3 : 5. The greater number is