SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 79

SSC CGL - 12 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q79

Two numbers are in ratio 9 : 8, and their sum is 136. Find the numbers.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 72, 64.

Two numbers are in ratio 9 : 8, and their sum is 136;

Let number = x

9x + 8x = 136

17x = 136

x = 8

Numbers = 9 × 8 = 72, 8 × 8 = 64