Two numbers are in ratio 7:4. Their difference is 53. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 7:4. Their difference is 53. What is their sum?
A. 471
B. 209
C. 547
D. 418
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Numbers 7k, 4k. Difference |7-4|k = 53 ⇒ k = 17. Sum = (7+4)k ≈ 418.

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