Multiple choice

Ratio of ages of Meena & Neeta 4 years ago was (3 : 5). If the sum of present ages of Meena & Neeta is 64 years than, Find the present ages of Meena & Neeta.

  1. 36 years

  2. 40 years

  3. 41 years

  4. 38 years

  5. 39 years

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Let Meena and Neeta's ages 4 years ago be 3x and 5x. Present ages: 3x+4 and 5x+4. Sum: (3x+4) + (5x+4) = 64, so 8x + 8 = 64, 8x = 56, x = 7. Present ages: 25 and 39. The answer asks for present ages, which is 39 years.