Two numbers are in the ratio of 7 : 5. On diminishing each of them by 40, the ratio becomes 27 : 17. The sum of the numbers is:

Two numbers are in the ratio of 7 : 5. On diminishing each of them by

1.	Two numbers are in the ratio of 7 : 5. On diminishing each of them by 40, the ratio becomes 27 : 17. The sum of the numbers is:
A.	325
B.	300
C.	275
D.	240
Answer» C. 275