A firm is comprised of partners and associates in a ratio of 2:61. If 60 more associates were hired, the ratio of partners to associates would be 4:137. How many partners are currently in the firm?	Choose the correct choice from the following answers:  A) 12  B) 14  C) 16  D) 18  E) 20
The ratio 2:61 = 4:122 so the ratio changed from 4:122 to 4:137.   137-122= 
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<output>15</output>
15 which is 1/4 of the increase in 60 associates.   The ratio changed from 16:488 to 16:548.   Thus the number of partners is 16.   The answer is 16.
<result>C</result>
A firm is comprised of partners and associates in a ratio of 2:61. If 60 more associates were hired, the ratio of partners to associates would be 4:137. How many partners are currently in the firm?