Two numbers are in the ratio 13:11 and their sum is 287. Find the numbers. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

Two numbers are in the ratio 13:11 and their sum is 287. Find the numbers.

A. 143 and 121

B. 138 and 127

C. 158 and 106

D. 286 and 242

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Numbers = 13k and 11k. 13k + 11k = 287 ⇒ k = 11. Thus, numbers are 143 and 121.

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

Two numbers are in ratio 7:12. Their difference is 133. What is their sum?

A. 434

B. 399

C. 507

D. 199

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Numbers 7k, 12k. Difference |7-12|k = 133 ⇒ k = 26. Sum = (7+12)k ≈ 399.

This question belongs to: Maths Ratio and Proportion

Question #2

Find the mean proportional between 11 and 45.

A. 44

B. 25

C. 56

D. 22

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mean proportional = √(11 × 45) = √(495) = 22.

This question belongs to: Maths Ratio and Proportion

Question #3

Two numbers are in the ratio 12:9 and their sum is 569. Find the numbers.

A. 317 and 258

B. 324 and 243

C. 341 and 215

D. 648 and 486

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Maths

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Numbers = 12k and 9k. 12k + 9k = 569 ⇒ k = 27. Thus, numbers are 324 and 243.

This question belongs to: Maths Ratio and Proportion

Explore All Ratio and Proportion MCQs