Multiple choice

The difference in the present ages of Jhadhav and Vijay is 24 year and their ages are in the ratio 3:7. What is the sum of their present ages?

  1. 48

  2. 60

  3. 66

  4. Cannot be determined

  5. none

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let the present ages of Jhadhav and Vijay be 3x and 7x, respectively. = 7x – 3x = 24 = x = 24/4 = 6 Therefore, the present ages of Jhadhav and Vijay are 42 and 18, respectively. = Sum of their ages = 42 + 18 = 60