exam_explorer wrote:
The weights of the two wrestlers are in ratio 7:8. if each of the wrestlers puts on fighting accessories weighing 2 pounds, what is the ratio of their new weights?
A) 8/9
B) 12/13
C) 9/10
D) 11/9
E) cannot be determined
14 + 2 : 16 + 2 = 16 : 18 = 8:9 (If common factor is 2)
28 + 2 : 32 + 2 = 30 : 34 = 15 : 17 (If common factor is 4)
Thus, Answer must be (E) cannot be determined
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