Multiple choice

The sum of ages of Yogesh, Prakash and Sameer is 93 years. 10 years ago, the ratio of their ages was 2:3:4. What is the Sameer's present age?

  1. 32 years

  2. 38 years

  3. 34 years

  4. 42 years

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let ages 10 years ago be 2x, 3x, 4x. Total = 9x. Present ages are 2x+10, 3x+10, 4x+10. Sum = 9x+30 = 93, so 9x = 63, x = 7. Sameer's present age = 4(7)+10 = 38 years. Option A (32) would mean x=5.5, giving total only 79.5. Option C (34) doesn't fit the ratio.

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