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    Ages of A and B differ by 6 and are in the ratio 3 : 5. What is the sum of their ages?
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    Ages of A and B differ by 6 and are in the ratio 3 : 5. What is the sum of their ages?

    A.

    16

    B.

    24

    C.

    32

    D.

    40

    Correct option is B

    Given:

    Ages of A and B differ by 6 and are in the ratio 3:5.

    Solution:

    Let the ages of A and B be 3x and 5x respectively.

    Given that their age difference is 6:

    5x – 3x = 6

    2x = 6

    x = 3

    sum of ages = 5x+3x = 8x = 83 =24 years.

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