Arithmetic Ability
Problems on Ages

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Q.

The ratio of Karthik’s and Kalyan’s ages is 4: 5. If the difference between the present age of Kalyan and the age of Karthik 5 years hence is 3 years, then what is the total of present ages of Karthik and Kalyan?

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Correct choice: D

Explanation:

Let us consider Karthik as K1 and Kalyan as K2. Given k1/8+k1 and K2 - (K1 + 5) = 3 K2 - K1 = 8 K2 = 8 + K1 Now, k1/8+k1= 4/5 => K1 = 32 years Therefore K2 = 40 years. K1 + K2 = 72 years.
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