Two numbers are in ratio 7:12. Their difference is 57. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 7:12. Their difference is 57. What is their sum?
A. 266
B. 114
C. 228
D. 364
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Numbers 7k, 12k. Difference |7-12|k = 57 ⇒ k = 11. Sum = (7+12)k ≈ 228.

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