Question

The ages of Deepa and Sudha are in the ratio 5:8. Five years
3 later, the sum of their ages will be 75. What are their present
ages?​

Answer 1

Correct option is

D

24 years

Let the sum of the ages of A=5x and B=3x

Then after 6 years, their ages are in ratio 7:5

∴

3x+6

5x+6

=

5

7

∴ 25x+30=21x+42

4x=12

x=3

Present age of A= 5x=15

Present age of B=3x=9

Sum of present age =15+9=24 years

Answer 2

Answer:

Deepa's age is 25

Sudha's age is 40

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