Question

    The sum of two numbers is 25 and their difference is 15. The ratio of the numbers is:

    A 2:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sum of two numbers is 25 and their difference is 15. The ratio of the numbers is: Let the number be x and y respectively. => x + y = 25 ----- (i) => x - y = 15 ----- (ii) Solving (i) and (ii) we get, => x = 20 and y = 5 Required ratio = 20:5 = 4:1

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