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  1. The sum of two numbers is 40 and their difference is 4. The ratio of the numbers is :
    1. 21 : 19
    2. 22 : 9
    3. 11 : 9
    4. 11 : 18
Correct Option: C

Let the two numbers be x and y.
∴  According to question,
x + y = 40     .....(i)
x – y = 4     ....(ii)
From equation (i) and (ii), we get
x = 22 and y = 18
∴  Required ratio

=
22
=
11
189

= 11 : 9



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