Two numbers are in ratio P : Q. when 1 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, the ratio gets changed to R S . again, when 1 is added to both the numerator and denominator, it becomes 1/2 . Find the sum of P and Q.

Answer: Option C

If we go through normal method, It will be quite cumbersome,so,
We will solve this question through options

Taking Option A:
It has P + Q = 3.
The possible value of $$\frac{\text{P}}{\text{Q}}$$ is $$\frac{1}{2}$$ or $$\frac{2}{1}$$
Using $$\frac{1}{2}$$, we see that on adding 2 in both the numerator and denominator we get $$\frac{3}{4}$$ (not required value)
Similarly we check for $$\frac{2}{1}$$, this will also not give the required value

Option B:
We have $$\frac{1}{3}$$ possible ratio
Then, we get the final value as $$\frac{3}{5}$$ (not = to $$\frac{1}{2}$$)
Hence, rejected

Option C:
Here we have $$\frac{1}{4}$$ or $$\frac{2}{3}$$
Checking for $$\frac{1}{4}$$ we get $$\frac{3}{6}$$ = $$\frac{1}{2}$$
Hence, the option c is correct