Two numbers are in ratio 11:6. Their difference is 58. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 11:6. Their difference is 58. What is their sum?
A. 136
B. 391
C. 310
D. 272
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Numbers 11k, 6k. Difference |11-6|k = 58 ⇒ k = 11. Sum = (11+6)k ≈ 272.

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