Two numbers are in ratio 7:4. Their difference is 73. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 7:4. Their difference is 73. What is their sum?
A. 594
B. 636
C. 734
D. 297
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Numbers 7k, 4k. Difference |7-4|k = 73 ⇒ k = 24. Sum = (7+4)k ≈ 594.

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If a:b = 3:5 and b:c = 5:6, then a:b:c = ?
A. 3:6:6
B. 6:10:12
C. 3:5:6
D. 2:5:7

Correct Answer: Option C


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

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B. 45 years
C. 50 years
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