Two numbers are in ratio 5:9. Their difference is 44. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Two numbers are in ratio 5:9. Their difference is 44. What is their sum?

A. 476

B. 619

C. 238

D. 505

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Numbers 5k, 9k. Difference |5-9|k = 44 ⇒ k = 11. Sum = (5+9)k ≈ 476.

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