Question

    If A : B = 5:3 and A is 14 more than B then find the sum

    of A and B.
    A 84 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 56 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 48 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let x be the common multiplier. Then, => A : B = 5x : 3x => A = B + 14 => 5x = 3x + 14 => x = 7 A + B = 5x + 3x = 8x = 8 × 7 = 56

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