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      Question

      The ratio of the present ages of β€˜M’ and β€˜N’ is

      5:3, respectively. 4 years ago, the ratio of their ages was 2:1. The sum of the present ages of β€˜M’ and β€˜N’ is:
      A 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 36 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 48 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the present ages of β€˜M’ and β€˜N’ be β€˜5x’ and β€˜3x’ years, respectively ATQ; (5x - 4)/(3x - 4) = 2/1 Or, 5x - 4 = 6x - 8 Or, x = 4 Now, sum of present ages of β€˜M’ and β€˜N’ = 5 Γ— 4 + 3 Γ— 4 = 32

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