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QThe ratio of two numbers is 2: 3. When eight is added to both integers, the ratio becomes 3: 4. What are the numbers?

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  • A 15, 21 ✔ ✖
  • B 16, 24 ✔ ✖
  • C 11, 25 ✔ ✖
  • D 12, 23 ✔ ✖
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Let x and y be the two numbers
Therefore, (x/y) = (2/3),
(x + 8)/(y + 8) = 3/4 => x = 16, y = 24
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