A and B have money in the ratio 2 : 1. If A gives 2 to B, the money will be in the ratio 1 : 1.What were the initial amounts they had?

A and B have money in the ratio 2 : 1. If A gives 2 to B, the money

1.	A and B have money in the ratio 2 : 1. If A gives 2 to B, the money will be in the ratio 1 : 1. What were the initial amounts they had?
A.	12 and 6
B.	16 and 8
C.	8 and 4
D.	6 and 3
Answer» D. 6 and 3

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A and B have money in the ratio 2 : 1. If A gives 2 to B, the money will be in the ratio 1 : 1.What were the initial amounts they had?

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A and B have money in the ratio 2 : 1. If A gives 2 to B, the money will be in the ratio 1 : 1.
What were the initial amounts they had?