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    Question

    The ratio of the present ages of β€˜P’ and β€˜Q’ is

    3:2, respectively. 6 years ago, the ratio of their ages was 5:3. The sum of the present ages of β€˜P’ and β€˜Q’ is:
    A 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the present ages of β€˜P’ and β€˜Q’ be β€˜3x’ and β€˜2x’ years, respectively ATQ; (3x - 6)/(2x - 6) = 5/3 Or, 9x - 18 = 10x - 30 Or, x = 12 Now, sum of present ages of β€˜P’ and β€˜Q’ = 3 Γ— 12 + 2 Γ— 12 = 60

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