Multiple choice

The ratio of Meena's age and Kamla's age is 3 : 5 and the sum of their ages is 80 years. The ratio of their ages after 10 years will be-

  1. 2 : 3

  2. 1 : 2

  3. 3 : 2

  4. 3 : 5

  5. None of these

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Explanation

Meena:Kamla = 3:5, sum = 80. So 3x+5x=80, 8x=80, x=10. Meena = 30, Kamla = 50. After 10 years: Meena=40, Kamla=60. New ratio = 40:60 = 2:3.