Sum of two numbers is 44 and their diffe

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

Sum of two numbers is 44 and their difference is 16. The ratio of these number is :

Options:

12 : 5

15 : 7

7 : 9

11 : 13

Correct Answer:

15 : 7

Explanation:

Let the numbers are = a & b

ATQ,

A + B = 44 .............(i)

A - B = 16 .............(ii)

add (i) & (ii), we get

2A = 60,

A = 30

Put value of A in (i)

30 + B = 44

B = 44 - 30 = 14

Required Ratio = A : B = 30 : 14 = 15 : 7