Arithmetic Aptitude - Problems On Age - Discussion

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Q.

The ratio between the present ages of P and Q is 5 : 7 respectively. If the difference between Q's present age and P's age afler 6 years is 2, what is the total of P's and Q's present ages ?                         
A. 46 Years B. 48 Yeras
C. 52 Years D. 56 Years

Answer: Option B
Explaination:

 


Let the present ages of P and Q be 5x years and 7x years respectively.


Then 7x-(5x+6)=2

2x=8

x=4.

Required sum = 5x+7x

=12x

=12*4

=48 Years


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