There are two positive numbers in the ratio 2:7. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 30, then find the larger number?  Pick one:
A) 42
B) 38
C) 44
D) 36
E) 46
Let the two positive numbers be 2x and 7x respectively.   7x - 2x = 30   5x = 30 =&gt; x = 6   =&gt; Larger number = 7x = 42.   42nswer: 42
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There are two positive numbers in the ratio 2:7. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 30, then find the larger number?