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    Question

    Ratio between two numbers is 5:8 and their difference

    is 39. Find the sum of the given two numbers.
    A 156 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 169 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 172 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 180 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the two numbers be '5h' and '8h', respectively. ATQ; 8h - 5h = 39 So, h = (39/3) = 13 So, first number = '5h' = 5 Ă— 13 = 65 And second number = '8h' = 8 Ă— 13 = 104 So, required sum = 65 + 104 = 169

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