Multiple choice

The ratio of present ages of Naresh and Raghu is 5 : 7 respectively. If the difference between Raghu's present age and Naresh's age after 6 years is 2 years, what will be the sum of present ages of Naresh and Raghu?

  1. 42 Years

  2. 48 Years

  3. 52 Years

  4. Cannot be determined

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let Naresh's present age = 5x and Raghu's present age = 7x. Raghu's present age minus Naresh's age after 6 years = 2, so: 7x - (5x + 6) = 2. Solving: 7x - 5x - 6 = 2, so 2x = 8 and x = 4. Present ages: Naresh = 5×4 = 20, Raghu = 7×4 = 28. Sum = 20 + 28 = 48 years. Verification: 28 - (20+6) = 28 - 26 = 2 ✓

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