Question 122

The sum of two numbers is 40 and the difference of these two numbers is 4. Find the ratio of these two numbers.

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Given that sum of two numbers is 40 and the difference of these two numbers is 4.

Let's consider two numbers as a & b.

Therefore 

=> $$ a+b=40 $$ --(1)

=> $$ a-b=4 $$ --- (2)

Adding (1) & (2), we get 2a=44 => a =22

Therefore, b =18

Hence, ratio is 22:18 i.e.., 11:9

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