Ratio of present ages of A, B and C is 1 : 5 : 8. Difference between the ages of C and A is 35 years. What is the sum of the present ages of A, B and C?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Let ages = x, 5x, 8x
Difference: 8x − x = 7x = 35 ⇒ x = 5
Sum = x + 5x + 8x = 14x = 14×5 = 70 years
Correct Answer: 70 years