Two numbers are in ratio 6:8. Their difference is 69. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

Two numbers are in ratio 6:8. Their difference is 69. What is their sum?

A. 283

B. 224

C. 368

D. 112

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Numbers 6k, 8k. Difference |6-8|k = 69 ⇒ k = 34. Sum = (6+8)k ≈ 224.

This question belongs to: Maths Ratio and Proportion

Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Ratio and Proportion Questions

Question #1

If a:b = 2:5 and b:c = 5:7, then a:b:c = ?

A. 2:6:7

B. 2:5:7

C. 4:10:14

D. 1:5:8

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 2:5, b:c = 5:7 ⇒ a:b:c = 2:5:7.

This question belongs to: Maths Ratio and Proportion

Question #2

Ratio of present ages of A and B is 7:5. After 10 years, the ratio becomes 8:8. Present age of A is?

A. 127 years

B. 266 years

C. 133 years

D. 138 years

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Let ages 7k and 5k. Then (7k + 10)/(5k + 10) = 8/8. Solving gives k ≈ 19, age of A = 7*19 = 133.

This question belongs to: Maths Ratio and Proportion

Question #3

If a:b = 3:5 and b:c = 5:6, then a:b:c = ?

A. 3:6:6

B. 3:5:6

C. 2:5:7

D. 6:10:12

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 3:5, b:c = 5:6 ⇒ a:b:c = 3:5:6.

This question belongs to: Maths Ratio and Proportion

Explore All Ratio and Proportion MCQs