Numbers at ratio

Two numbers are in the ratio 3:2. If each is increased by 5, the ratio becomes 4:3. What is the sum of the original numbers?

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Q: 7 : 4 = 42 : x

A: x = 42 * 4/ 7 = 24

7:4 = 42:24

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