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The ratio of two numbers is 5 : 11. If both numbers are increased by 10, the ratio becomes 7 : 13. What is the sum of the two numbers?

A80

B88

C32

D48

Answer:

A. 80

Read Explanation:

numbers are 5x and 11x (5x + 10)/(11x + 10) = 7/13 65x + 130 = 77x + 70 12x = 60 x = 5 Sum of two numbers are : (5x + 11x) = 16x = 80


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