Two numbers are in ratio 9:12. Their difference is 74. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 9:12. Their difference is 74. What is their sum?
A. 105
B. 355
C. 210
D. 270
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Numbers 9k, 12k. Difference |9-12|k = 74 ⇒ k = 24. Sum = (9+12)k ≈ 210.

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