Question

    If A : B = 8:3 and A is 25 more than B then find the sum

    of A and B.
    A 55 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 84 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 78 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let x be the common multiplier. Then, => A : B = 8x : 3x => A = B + 25 => 8x = 3x + 25 => x = 5 A + B = 8x + 3x = 11x = 11 × 5 = 55

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