The ratio between the present ages of A and B is 3:5 respectively. If the difference between B’s present age and A’s age after 4 years is 2 , what is the total of A’s and B’s present ages?

QuestionThe ratio between the present ages of A and B is 3:5 respectively. If the difference between B’s present age and A’s age after 4 years is 2 , what is the total of A’s and B’s present ages?
Typemultiple_choice
Option24 yearscorrect
Option32 yearincorrect
Option48 yearsincorrect
Optioncannot be determinedincorrect
SolutionLet the present ages of A and B be 3x years and 5x years respectively.
5x – (3x + 4) = 2
2x = 6
x = 3.
Therefore,
Required sum = 3x + 5x = 8x = 24 years
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