The sum of two numbers is 40 and their difference is 4. What is their ratio?

The sum of two numbers is 40 and their difference is 4. What is their ratio?
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A: 21:19
B: 22:9
C: 11:9
D: None of these

Let the numbers be x and y. Given x + y = 40 and x - y = 4. Add equations