A firm is comprised of partners and associates in a ratio of 2:63. If 50 more associates were hired, the ratio of partners to associates would be 1:34. How many partners are currently in the firm? Choose one
A) 5
B) 10
C) 12
D) 20
E) 25
The ratio 1:34 = 2:68 so the ratio changed from 2:63 to 2:68.   68-63= 
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5 which is 1/10 of the increase in 50 associates.   The ratio changed from 20:630 to 20:680.   Thus the number of partners is 20.   The answer is 20.
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A firm is comprised of partners and associates in a ratio of 2:63. If 50 more associates were hired, the ratio of partners to associates would be 1:34. How many partners are currently in the firm?