Two numbers are in ratio 6:8. Their difference is 69. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 6:8. Their difference is 69. What is their sum?
A. 283
B. 368
C. 224
D. 112
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Numbers 6k, 8k. Difference |6-8|k = 69 ⇒ k = 34. Sum = (6+8)k ≈ 224.

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If a:b = 8:8 and b:c = 8:11, then a:b:c = ?
A. 8:9:11
B. 8:8:11
C. 16:16:22
D. 7:8:12

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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Ratio of present ages of A and B is 6:4. After 5 years, the ratio becomes 9:7. Present age of A is?
A. 114 years
B. 108 years
C. 119 years
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Correct Answer: Option A


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If a:b = 4:4 and b:c = 4:8, then a:b:c = ?
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Correct Answer: Option D


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