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The ratio of the two positive numbers ‘X’ and Y is 4 :7 . Now X is increased by `25%` and 3 is added to it, Y is doubled and 3 is added to it. The ratio of the resultant X to resultant Y becomes 2 : 5. What is the original value of Y ?

A

24

B

12

C

21

D

10

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C
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