Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3. If eight is added to both the numbers, the ratio becomes 3 : 4. The numbers are ?  Choose the correct choice.
A) 15 and 20. B) 16 and 24. C) 13 and 17. D) 17 and 9. E) none of these
Let x and y be the two numbers   Therefore, (x/y) = (2/3),   (x + 8)/(y + 8) = 3/4   =&gt; x = 16, y = 24   ANSWER:16 and 24.
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Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3. If eight is added to both the numbers, the ratio becomes 3 : 4. The numbers are ?