Question

    The sum of the two numbers is the same as nine times

    their difference. The ratio of the numbers is:
    A 5 : 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 : 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9 : 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3 : 7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the two numbers x and y. ATQ- (x-y) ×9 =x+y 9x-9y=x+y 8x =10y x/y =10/8=5/4 ratio of numbers =5:4.

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