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. 505

B. 238

C. 476

D. 619

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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Milk and water are in ratio 5:7 in a 476 L mixture. Quantity of milk?

A. 396 L

B. 278 L

C. 230 L

D. 198 L

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Total parts = 12. Milk = [5 / (5+7)] × 476 = 198 L.

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Question #2

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 7:8. After 11 years, the ratio becomes 8:9. Present age of A is?

A. 119 years

B. 131 years

C. 126 years

D. 252 years

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Let ages 7k and 8k. Then (7k + 11)/(8k + 11) = 8/9. Solving gives k ≈ 18, age of A = 7*18 = 126.

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If a:b = 3:10 and b:c = 10:8, then a:b:c = ?

A. 6:20:16

B. 2:10:9

C. 3:10:8

D. 3:11:8

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 3:10, b:c = 10:8 ⇒ a:b:c = 3:10:8.

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