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The ratio of two numbers is 7:9 and their sum is 256. Find the numbers.

1. 98 and 126
2. 112 and 144
3. 119 and 137
4. 126 and 130

Correct answer: 112 and 144

Solution

If the numbers are 7x and 9x, then 7x + 9x = 256, so 16x = 256 and x = 16. Therefore, the numbers are 112 and 144.

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