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The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 5. If both numbers are increased by 8, the ratio becomes 13 : 19. What is the sum of the two numbers?

A32

B48

C40

D72

Answer:

B. 48

Read Explanation:

(3x + 8)/(5x + 8) = 13/19 57x + 152 = 65x + 104 8x = 48 x = 6 Sum of two numbers = 3 ⨯ 6 + 5 ⨯ 6 = 18 + 30 = 48


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