Two numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3. If 8 is subtracted from each number, the resulting ratio becomes 1 : 2. Find the original larger number.

Subject: Mathematics | Topic: Arithmetic | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) 12
2. (B) 18
3. (C) 16
4. (D) 24

Verified Answer

Option (D): 24

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