Two numbers are in ratio 11:4. Their difference is 116. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Two numbers are in ratio 11:4. Their difference is 116. What is their sum?

A. 695

B. 292

C. 621

D. 585

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Numbers 11k, 4k. Difference |11-4|k = 116 ⇒ k = 16. Sum = (11+4)k ≈ 585.

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B. 143 and 110

C. 322 and 184

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Numbers = 7k and 4k. 7k + 4k = 257 ⇒ k = 23. Thus, numbers are 161 and 92.

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Correct Answer: Option B

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