Multiple choice

The difference between the present ages of Arun and Deepak is 14 years. Seven years ago, the ratio of their ages was 5:7 respectively. What is Deepak's present age?

  1. 35 years

  2. 56 years

  3. 49 years

  4. 42 years

  5. None

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let ages be 5x+7 and 7x+7. Difference: (7x+7) - (5x+7) = 2x = 14, so x=7. Deepak's present age = 7x+7 = 7(7)+7 = 56.