Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
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. How much money did A have?
ARs 8
BRs 12
CRs 4
DRs 6
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs 8
Let money be 2x, x. (2x - 2) / (x + 2) = 1/1 => 2x - 2 = x + 2 => x = 4. A had 2 * 4 = 8.
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