Multiple choice

Ten years ago, Rashmi was half of Garima in age. If the ratio of their present ages is 3:4, what will be the total of their present ages?

  1. 35 years

  2. 38 years

  3. 44 years

  4. 49 years

  5. 52 years
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Let present ages be 3x and 4x (ratio 3:4). Ten years ago: (3x-10) = 1/2(4x-10). Solving: 3x-10 = 2x-5, so x=5. Present ages: 3×5=15 and 4×5=20. Total = 35 years, which is option A. Option B (38 years) would result from arithmetic error in solving the equation.

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