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. 585
B. 621
C. 695
D. 292
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Numbers 11k, 4k. Difference |11-4|k = 116 ⇒ k = 16. Sum = (11+4)k ≈ 585.

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A. 230 years
B. 111 years
C. 120 years
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Correct Answer: Option D


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