The ratio of two quantities is 3 to 7. If the first quantity is increased by 6, how much should the second quantity be increased to maintain the same ratio?  Choose the correct option:  A) 6  B) 7  C) 14  D) 28  E) It cannot be determined from the information given
3:7 means 3x:7x...   The ratio is maintained when each of the Xs are the same...   3(1) + 6 equals 3(3)   7(3) equals 7(1) +14   ANSWER:14
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The ratio of two quantities is 3 to 7. If the first quantity is increased by 6, how much should the second quantity be increased to maintain the same ratio?