Two numbers are in ratio 7:5. Their difference is 102. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 7:5. Their difference is 102. What is their sum?
A. 252
B. 504
C. 647
D. 546
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Numbers 7k, 5k. Difference |7-5|k = 102 ⇒ k = 51. Sum = (7+5)k ≈ 504.

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