Two numbers are in the ratio 10:4 and their sum is 482. Find the numbers. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in the ratio 10:4 and their sum is 482. Find the numbers.
A. 680 and 272
B. 340 and 136
C. 323 and 146
D. 357 and 117
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Numbers = 10k and 4k. 10k + 4k = 482 ⇒ k = 34. Thus, numbers are 340 and 136.

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