Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If their product is 96, find the sum of the numbers.
A20
B24
C16
D30
✓ Correct Answer: A — 20
2x * 3x = 96 => 6x^2 = 96 => x^2 = 16 => x = 4. Sum = 2x+3x = 5x = 5*4 = 20.
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