Multiple choice

5 years ago the ratio between age of Mukesh and Suresh is 13:17. Find the present age of Mukesh if the sum of ages of Suresh and Mohan is 60 years.

  1. 31 years

  2. 43 years

  3. 36 years

  4. 30 years

  5. data inadequate
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The ratio 13:17 gives Mukesh = 13x and Suresh = 17x five years ago. However, we have no information about Mohan's age or any relationship between Suresh and Mohan. The problem cannot be solved with the given information.

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