Two numbers are in ratio 11:9. Their difference is 111. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 11:9. Their difference is 111. What is their sum?
A. 480
B. 560
C. 240
D. 526
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Numbers 11k, 9k. Difference |11-9|k = 111 ⇒ k = 55. Sum = (11+9)k ≈ 480.

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