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    Question

    If A : B = 9:5 and A is 16 more than B then find the sum

    of A and B.
    A 48 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 65 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 56 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 78 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let x be the common multiplier. Then, => A : B = 9x : 5x => A = B + 16 => 9x = 5x + 16 => x = 4 A + B = 9x + 5x = 14x = 14 × 4 = 56

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