Two numbers are in ratio 11:4. Their difference is 116. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 11:4. Their difference is 116. What is their sum?
A. 621
B. 585
C. 292
D. 695
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Numbers 11k, 4k. Difference |11-4|k = 116 ⇒ k = 16. Sum = (11+4)k ≈ 585.

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