A firm is comprised of partners and associates in a ratio of 2:63. If 35 more associates were hired, the ratio of partners to associates would be 1:34. How many partners are currently in the firm? Choices:
A) 12	B) 14	C) 16	D) 18	E) 20

Rationale: "the ratio 1 : 34 = 2 : 68 so the ratio changed from 2 : 63 to 2 : 68 . 68 - 63 = 5 which is 1 / 7 of the increase in 35 associates . the ratio changed from 14 : 441 to 14 : 476 . thus the number of partners is 14 . the answer is b ."
Answer: B