Multiple choice

The ratio of present ages of Anil and Ajay is 1 : 2. After four years, the ratio of their ages will be 7 : 13. What will be sum of their ages after 5 years ?

  1. 84 years

  2. 80 years

  3. 72 years

  4. 86 years

  5. None of these
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Let present ages be x and 2x. After 4 years: (x+4)/(2x+4) = 7/13. Cross-multiply: 13x + 52 = 14x + 28, so x = 24. Present ages: 24 and 48. After 5 years: 29 + 53 = 82 years. Options A-D are close but incorrect, making E the right choice.

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