Problem: In an MBA class the ratio of number of commerce graduates to the number of science graduates is 2 to 5. If 2 more commerce graduates enter the class the ratio becomes 1 to 2. How many commerce graduates are in the class?
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Correct Answer: 8
Explanation:
Let, commerce graduates and science graduates is 2x and 5x respectively
According to the question, $\frac{2x+2}{5x}=\frac{1}{2}$x = 4.
Commerce graduates will be = 2x=2×4= 8.