The ratio of the ages of two persons is 3 : 4. If the age of one of them is greater than the other by 8 years, then what if the sum of their ages?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer is option 4 i.e. 56 years
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Understanding |
Application |
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Ratio of the ages of two persons is 3 : 4. |
Suppose their ages are 3x and 4x. |
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Age of one of them is greater than the other by 8 years |
So, 4x – 3x = 8 x = 8 |
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Sum of their ages = 7x = 7 × 8 = 56 years |