Three numbers are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. By adding 5 to

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Three numbers are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3. By adding 5 to each of them, the new numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. The numbers are:

1. 10, 20, 30
2. 15, 30, 45
3. 1, 2, 3
4. 5, 10, 15

Correct Option: D

Numbers = x,
2x and 3x

∴	x + 5	=	2
	2x + 5		3

⇒ 4x + 10
= 3x + 15
⇒ x = 5
⇒ Numbers = 5,
10 and 15