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) 44  B) 11  C) 12  D) 98  E) 58
x, 2x   (x-2):(2x-2) = 1:3   3x-6 = 2x-2   x = 4   x+2x = 3x   =&gt; 3*4= 
<gadget id="calculator">3*4</gadget>
<output>12</output>
12   Answer: 12
<result>C</result>
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?