The ratio of the ages of two persons is

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Ability

Topic

Age Problems

Question:

The ratio of the ages of two persons is 3 : 4. If the age of one of them is greater than the other by 8 years, then what is the sum of their ages?

Options:

54 years

58 years

60 years

56 years

Correct Answer:

56 years

Explanation:

ATQ,

Let ratio of age be x

Age of 1st person = 3x

Age of 2nd person = 4x

Given, 4x = 3x + 8

x = 8

Sum of their ages = 24 + 32 = 56 years