Two numbers are in ratio 7:4. Their difference is 73. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 7:4. Their difference is 73. What is their sum?
A. 297
B. 734
C. 594
D. 636
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Numbers 7k, 4k. Difference |7-4|k = 73 ⇒ k = 24. Sum = (7+4)k ≈ 594.

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Two numbers are in ratio 7:4. Their difference is 53. What is their sum?
A. 471
B. 209
C. 547
D. 418

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Numbers 7k, 4k. Difference |7-4|k = 53 ⇒ k = 17. Sum = (7+4)k ≈ 418.

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Question #2 Report Error
If a:b = 6:9 and b:c = 9:11, then a:b:c = ?
A. 12:18:22
B. 6:9:11
C. 5:9:12
D. 6:10:11

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 6:9, b:c = 9:11 ⇒ a:b:c = 6:9:11.

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Question #3 Report Error
If a:b = 6:3 and b:c = 3:4, then a:b:c = ?
A. 12:6:8
B. 5:3:5
C. 6:4:4
D. 6:3:4

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 6:3, b:c = 3:4 ⇒ a:b:c = 6:3:4.

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