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Sum of two numbers is 44 and their difference is 16. The ratio of these number is :

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Correct Option: 2

Let the two numbers be aa and bb with a>ba > b. Then a+b=44a+b=44 and ab=16a-b=16. Solving: a=30a = 30, b=14b = 14. Ratio =30:14=15:7= 30:14 = 15:7.

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