The present ages of three persons are in the ratio 5:6:8. Seven years ago the sum of their ages was 74. What are their present ages in years?
a)
25, 30, 40
b)
15, 18, 24
c)
20, 24, 32
d)
None of these
The present ages of three persons are in the ratio 5:6:8. Seven years ago the sum of their ages was 74. What are their present ages in years?
a)
25, 30, 40
b)
15, 18, 24
c)
20, 24, 32
d)
None of these
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The present ages of three persons are in the ratio 5:6:8. Seven years ago the sum of their ages was 74. What are their present ages in years?
a)
25, 30, 40
b)
15, 18, 24
c)
20, 24, 32
d)
None of these
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The present ages of three persons are in the ratio 5:6:8. Seven years ago the sum of their ages was 74. What are their present ages in years? |
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a) |
25, 30, 40 |
b) |
15, 18, 24 |
c) |
20, 24, 32 |
d) |
None of these |
1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -
Let the present ages are 
∴ 7 years ago, their ages were 
According to problem, we have 
∴ 
∴ Their present ages are 25 years, 30 years, 40 years respectively.
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