Two years ago the ratio of ages of Naresh and Suresh was 3:2. If one year hence, the ratio of their ages will be 7:5, what is the sum of their present ages? A. 30 years B. 32 years C. 34 years D. 36 years Answer Workspace Report Discuss Answer with explanation Answer: Option C Explanation Let two years ago, the ages of Naresh and Suresh was 3X and 2X. So one year hence, the ages of Naresh and Suresh would be 3X+3 and 2X+3 respectively. As per question; 3x+3/2x+3=7/5 15X + 15= 14X + 21 X = 6 Present age of Naresh =3*6 + 2 = 20 years Present age of Suresh = 2*6 + 2 = 14 years ∴Sum of their present ages = 20 + 14 = 34 years Workspace
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