Q. The sum of two numbers is 40 and their difference is 4. The ratio of the numbers is = ?
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Correct Answer: (C)
11 : 9
Explanation: A + B = 40
A - B = 4
∴ A = 22
B = 18
A : B = 22 : 18
= 11 : 9
A - B = 4
∴ A = 22
B = 18
A : B = 22 : 18
= 11 : 9
Explanation by: Durgesh
A + B = 40
A - B = 4
∴ A = 22
B = 18
A : B = 22 : 18
= 11 : 9
A - B = 4
∴ A = 22
B = 18
A : B = 22 : 18
= 11 : 9