Multiple choice

A and b have money in the ratio (2 : 1). If A gives Rs 2 to B, the money will be in the ratio (1 : 1). What were the initial amounts they had?

  1. Rs 12 and Rs 6

  2. Rs 16 and Rs 8

  3. Rs 8 and Rs 4

  4. Rs 6 and Rs 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Let A have 2x and B have x. After A gives Rs 2 to B: A has 2x - 2, B has x + 2. These are equal: 2x - 2 = x + 2, giving x = 4. So A had Rs 8 and B had Rs 4. Verify: 8:4 = 2:1, after transfer: 6:6 = 1:1.

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