The greater of two numbers is twice the less, and the sum of the numbers is 96. What are the numbers? Choose the correct answer:
A) 64
B) 68
C) 70
D) 79
E) 80

Rationale: let x = the less number 2 x = the greater number the sum of the numbers is 96 x + 2 x = 96 3 x = 96 x = 32 2 x = 64 option a
Answer: A