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The sum of two numbers is 40 and their difference is 4. The ratio of the number is

A21:19

B22:9

C11:9

D11:18

Answer:

C. 11:9

Read Explanation:

Let the numbers be a and b respectively Then a+b=40 and a-b=4 on solving, we get a = 22 and b = 18 Ratio = 22:18 = 11:9


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