Two numbers are in ratio 8:5. Their difference is 125. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two numbers are in ratio 8:5. Their difference is 125. What is their sum?
A. 201
B. 403
C. 519
D. 445
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Numbers 8k, 5k. Difference |8-5|k = 125 ⇒ k = 41. Sum = (8+5)k ≈ 403.

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If a:b = 6:5 and b:c = 5:11, then a:b:c = ?
A. 6:6:11
B. 12:10:22
C. 6:5:11
D. 5:5:12

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 6:5, b:c = 5:11 ⇒ a:b:c = 6:5:11.

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A. 421 and 329
B. 389 and 367
C. 406 and 348
D. 812 and 696

Correct Answer: Option C


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Find the mean proportional between 17 and 42.
A. 26
B. 59
C. 29
D. 52

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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