Sum of two numbers is 44 and their difference is 16. The ratio of these numbers is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 15 : 7
Adding the sum and the difference gives twice the larger number; subtracting gives twice the smaller.
Larger number \(=(44+16)\div2=30\)
Smaller number \(=(44-16)\div2=14\)
Ratio \(=30:14=15:7\)