Two numbers are in ratio 9:11. Their difference is 102. What is their sum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Two numbers are in ratio 9:11. Their difference is 102. What is their sum?

A. 422

B. 400

C. 200

D. 482

Answer: Option B

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Numbers 9k, 11k. Difference |9-11|k = 102 ⇒ k = 51. Sum = (9+11)k ≈ 400.

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Ratio of present ages of A and B is 3:8. After 10 years, the ratio becomes 4:10. Present age of A is?

A. 44 years

B. 102 years

C. 51 years

D. 56 years

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Let ages 3k and 8k. Then (3k + 10)/(8k + 10) = 4/10. Solving gives k ≈ 17, age of A = 3*17 = 51.

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

A. 8:4:8

B. 8:3:8

C. 7:3:9

D. 16:6:16

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Correct Answer: Option B

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

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If a:b = 2:4 and b:c = 4:9, then a:b:c = ?

A. 2:4:9

B. 1:4:10

C. 4:8:18

D. 2:5:9

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Combine ratios: a:b = 2:4, b:c = 4:9 ⇒ a:b:c = 2:4:9.

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