Two numbers are in ratio 9:5. Their difference is 105. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 9:5. Their difference is 105. What is their sum?
A. 684
B. 574
C. 633
D. 287
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Numbers 9k, 5k. Difference |9-5|k = 105 ⇒ k = 26. Sum = (9+5)k ≈ 574.

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