Question
The sum of two numbers is 40 and their difference is 4. The ratio of the numbers is :
Answer: Option A
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Le the numbers be `x` and y. Then
`(x + y)/(x - y)` = `40/4` = 10 `hArr` `(x + y) `= `10(x - y)` `hArr` `9x` = 11y `hArr` `x/y`= `11/9`
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