Two numbers are in the ratio 6:5 and their sum is 616. Find the numbers. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Two numbers are in the ratio 6:5 and their sum is 616. Find the numbers.

A. 328 and 295

B. 672 and 560

C. 336 and 280

D. 357 and 269

Answer: Option C

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Numbers = 6k and 5k. 6k + 5k = 616 ⇒ k = 56. Thus, numbers are 336 and 280.

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Two numbers are in ratio 8:5. Their difference is 125. What is their sum?

A. 201

B. 445

C. 403

D. 519

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Numbers 8k, 5k. Difference |8-5|k = 125 ⇒ k = 41. Sum = (8+5)k ≈ 403.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Two numbers are in the ratio 3:14 and their sum is 614. Find the numbers.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Numbers = 3k and 14k. 3k + 14k = 614 ⇒ k = 36. Thus, numbers are 108 and 504.

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