Multiple choice

The ratio of ages of Sita, Geeta and Neha is 3 : 4 : 5 respectively. The average of their present ages is 28 years. What is the sum of ages of Sita and Geeta after five years?

  1. 62 years

  2. 59 years

  3. 48 years

  4. 54 years

  5. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let ages be 3k, 4k, 5k. Average = (3k + 4k + 5k)/3 = 12k/3 = 4k = 28, so k = 7. Sita = 21, Geeta = 28. After 5 years: 26 + 33 = 59.