Two numbers are in ratio 5:12. Their difference is 93. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 5:12. Their difference is 93. What is their sum?
A. 313
B. 255
C. 127
D. 404
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Numbers 5k, 12k. Difference |5-12|k = 93 ⇒ k = 13. Sum = (5+12)k ≈ 255.

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A. 209
B. 418
C. 471
D. 547

Correct Answer: Option B


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Two numbers are in the ratio 7:4 and their sum is 257. Find the numbers.
A. 161 and 92
B. 322 and 184
C. 143 and 110
D. 176 and 65

Correct Answer: Option A


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C. 16:6:12
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Correct Answer: Option A


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